One of the most performed and recorded operas of all time, this intense drama revolves around lust, revenge, and betrayal. It is noted for its sumptuous musical scoring and two of opera’s most famous arias, 'Vissi d’arte' and 'Elucevan le stelle.' Reprinted from the authoritative full-score edition published shortly after the opera's 1900 premiere. Lay-flat binding.
Reprint of the Italian, 1900 edition.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
In addition to Tosca, Italian composer Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) created La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Turandot, and other beloved operas. He was the most popular opera composer in the world at the time of his death, and his works remain standards of the repertoire.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. When Giacomo Puccini saw Sarah Bernhardt in a production of La Tosca by French playwright Victorien Sardou, he knew immediately that its highly dramatic plot, turning on lust, revenge, and betrayal, was made for opera. When he heard that Verdi was interested in the play, his own interest in the property deepened. It was Puccini alone who ultimately brought the project to fruition and transformed Sardou's work into an operatic tour de force.Tosca, with a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, was first presented in Rome at the Teatro Costanzi in January 1900. Since then, audiences drawn by its intense drama (Puccini himself referred to it as a melodrama), sumptuous scoring, and two of opera's most famous arias ―Tosca's Vissi d'arte and Cavaradossi's E lucevan le stelle ― have made Tosca one of the most performed and recorded operas of all time. This finely made edition is reprinted from the authoritative full-score edition printed shortly after the opera's premiere. Seller Inventory # CIN048626937XG
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. When Giacomo Puccini saw Sarah Bernhardt in a production of La Tosca by French playwright Victorien Sardou, he knew immediately that its highly dramatic plot, turning on lust, revenge, and betrayal, was made for opera. When he heard that Verdi was interested in the play, his own interest in the property deepened. It was Puccini alone who ultimately brought the project to fruition and transformed Sardou's work into an operatic tour de force.Tosca, with a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, was first presented in Rome at the Teatro Costanzi in January 1900. Since then, audiences drawn by its intense drama (Puccini himself referred to it as a melodrama), sumptuous scoring, and two of opera's most famous arias ―Tosca's Vissi d'arte and Cavaradossi's E lucevan le stelle ― have made Tosca one of the most performed and recorded operas of all time. This finely made edition is reprinted from the authoritative full-score edition printed shortly after the opera's premiere. Seller Inventory # CIN048626937XG
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.1ATU3
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5385489-6
Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Fast & Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Seller Inventory # ZWV.048626937X.VG
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006897952
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 436 pages. 11.00x8.75x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __048626937X
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-048626937x
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - One of the most performed and recorded operas of all time, this intense drama revolves around lust, revenge, and betrayal. Reprinted from the authoritative full-score edition published shortly after the opera's 1900 premiere. Seller Inventory # 9780486269375