Returning to one of her signature roles, soprano Sondra Radvanovsky is poised to star as the fiery title diva of Puccini’s Tosca next week. In this scene from the 2018 revival, hear the stellar soprano sing Tosca’s Act II aria, “Vissi d’arte,” contemplating her fate at the hands of the villainous Baron Scarpia. Opens December 2: bit.ly/3ggoqDu | The Metropolitan Opera

A short synopsis of the opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. It's based on Victorien Sardou's 1887 French-language dramatic play, "La Tosca" and was premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome on 14 January 1900. I left some things out of this short version of the story so you can go see Tosca the next chance you get. Music by Steve Wallace | Babatunde Hip Hopera

Romance, revolution, and a devastating twist 💔 Set in Rome in 1800, Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ returns to our main stage next week, on 5 February. Book your seats today to see this tale of beauty and bloodshed. 🎫 https://bit.ly/3pAeIjk 🎥 Jonas Kaufmann, as Mario Cavaradossi, performs the aria Recondita armonia in 2011 | Royal Ballet And Opera