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Tosca

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George R. Foa writes on page 15

The action takes place in Rome in June 1800 in the church of Sant' Andrea della Valle, the Farnese Palace, and Fort Sant' Angelo, which have been specially photographed for this production
'Tosca'
An opera in three acts based on the play by Victorien Sardou
Music by Giacomo Puccini at 8.45
London Symphony Orchestra (Leader, Thomas Matthews)
Conducted by Charles Mackerras

(Victoria Elliott, Harold Blackburn, and Charles Mackerras broadcast by permission of the Governors of Sadler's Wells)
(Second performance next Monday)

Contributors

Composer:
Giacomo Puccini
Based on the play by:
Victorien Sardou
Musicians:
London Symphony Orchestra
Leader:
Thomas Matthews
Conductor:
Charles Mackerras
Repetiteur:
George Coop
Additional Settings:
Stephen Bundy
Adapted for television by/Producer:
George R. Foa
Floria Tosca, a celebrated singer:
Victoria Elliott
Mario Cavaradossi, a painter:
Kenneth Neate
Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police:
Roderick Jones
Cesare Angelotti, a political prisoner:
Edmund Donlevy
Sacristan of Sant' Andrea della Valle:
Harold Blackburn
Sipoletta, a Police Agent:
Harry Powell
Lloyd Sciarrone, a Sergeant of Police:
Richard Wood
A gaoler:
Harold Blackburn
Source: Radio Times

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