Tosca: Characters and Themes

The transcript introduces Tosca, a passionate and jealous diva, who is caught in a dilemma to save her lover from the villainous Scarpia. The video highlights the star-studded cast featuring Sonya Yoncheva, Vittorio Grigolo, and Željko Lučić in David McVicar's acclaimed production of Puccini's opera-thriller, Tosca.

What are the two main passions that drive Tosca's life?

• Wealth and power

• Art and love

• Peace and harmony

• Fame and fortune

Who is the antagonist that poses a threat to Tosca's lover?

• David

• Željko

• Vittorio

• Scarpia

What is Scarpia's main intention towards Tosca?

• To help her

• To possess her

• To ignore her

• To support her career

Which opera is being discussed in this production?

• Tosca

• Turandot

• La Bohème

• Madama Butterfly

Who is one of the performers in David McVicar's production of Tosca?

• Luciano Pavarotti

• Sonya Yoncheva

• Andrea Bocelli

• Maria Callas