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24/12/2011

BBC Two - Pappano's Essential Tosca

Antonio Pappano takes an in-depth look at Puccini's Tosca.

Documentary going behind the scenes of a production of Puccini's Tosca by the Royal Opera House. Antonio Pappano examines the drama and musical language of this famous piece.

Antonio Pappano takes an in-depth look at one of the most famous and dramatic of all operas - Puccini's Tosca. 

This documentary goes behind the scenes of the recent production of Tosca by the Royal Opera House, conducted by Pappano and starring some of the hottest names on the opera stage today - Angela Gheorghiu, Bryn Terfel and Jonas Kaufmann. Pappano examines the drama and musical language of Tosca and explores Puccini's creative genius in producing one of the greatest of theatrical experiences.

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