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Puccini, Tosca
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Do you find this classic?
A timeless and compelling plot, irresistibly sensual music, and a keen sense of drama are the ingredients of one of the world's most performed operas. Its immediate success at its premiere in 1900 has never waned.
The opera's libretto interweaves love and politics, here the hunt for Republicans in nineteenth-century Rome. A backdrop of modern realism – today's series haven't invented anything! – onto which the twists and turns of a love triangle are projected: a woman, Floria Tosca , beautiful and famous; her lover, Mario Cavaradossi , a dreamy and idealistic painter; and his cruel rival, Baron Scarpia , chief of police.
The power of this opera lies in the concentration of the drama and its formidable lyrical qualities.
The striking opening, with its five powerful chords, announces the tragic mechanics of the work by depicting the merciless darkness of Scarpia . Burning to possess Tosca , he persuades her of the infidelity of her lover, the painter Mario Cavaradossi . By making her jealous, he also hopes to make her confess where he is hiding a wanted republican.
Will Tosca manage to save her lover? Sharp as a dagger, the tension of this drama continues to grow as the drama progresses and the sublime arias are played: Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore and E lucevan le stelle .
Mathieu Herzog and the Appassionato Orchestra reveal the treasures of this masterpiece of Italian opera that will keep you on the edge of your seat until its conclusion!
Program and cast
Distribution
Appassionato Orchestra
Mathieu Herzog , conductor
Program
Puccini , Tosca
Practical information
Doors open: 1 hour before the start of the concert
. Duration of the concert: 1 hour 15 minutes (without intermission).
La Seine Musicale
La Seine Musicale is a music and performing arts center located on Île Seguin an island on the Seine river between Boulogne-Billancourt and Sèvres, in the western suburbs of Paris, France.
Adress: La Seine Musicale, Île Seguin, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Auditorium Patrick Devedjian
Nestled like a gem in a case of glass and wood, the Auditorium Patrick Devedjian is the centerpiece of our building. It can accommodate up to 1,150 spectators and is dedicated to acoustic music, featuring the greatest classical ensembles and musicians, foremost among them the resident orchestra: Insula orchestra.
Its appearance is open to interpretation: a bird's nest, a giant liner, "the ball"...
From the outside, its glass facade is protected and powered by a gigantic array of solar panels that moves in synchronization with the sun, overlooking the concrete liner.
From the inside, the 1,150-seat hall awakens our senses. Dedicated to classical music, jazz, and world music concerts, its light blonde wooden ceiling, cardboard tubes, and paper reveal all the secrets of the excellent acoustics of this stage.
Its Acoustics
Studied by the Nagata and Jean-Paul Lamoureux firm to ensure the best possible sound reproduction for the audience. All precautions have been taken to guarantee exceptional acoustics with the precision of a musical instrument.
Its Design
Modular, its vineyard-style arrangement creates a genuine proximity with the audience surrounding the artists. The interplay of lights, the beauty of materials (wood, mosaics, glass), and the 360° panorama are all designed to match the pleasure of the eyes with that of the ears.
Its design aims to create a sense of visual and acoustic intimacy shared between the audience and the musicians. The atmosphere of the hall is warm, with curved wooden walls and ceiling contributing to the hall’s unique sound identity. Access to the hall is provided on three levels by large suspended walkways offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. These are connected by large staircases forming a continuous promenade around the hall.
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