Tosca
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
Scarpia, Rome’s chief of police, desires Tosca. Since her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, is among the government’s political enemies, Scarpia has him imprisoned. He orders Cavaradossi’s execution and hopes to force Tosca into granting him one night with her, in exchange for Cavaradossi’s release. She, however, thwarts his plans… Director: Robert Carsen Set and Costume Designer: Anthony Ward Lighting Designer: Davy Cunningham Premiere: 15.10.2000