Hildegard Behrens · Plácido Domingo · Cornell MacNeil · James Courtney · Italo Tajo · Anthony Laciura · Russell Christopher
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus
Giuseppe Sinopoli
Stage Production and Set Design: Franco Zeffirelli

STEREO: PCM / SURROUND: Dolby Digital 5.1 & DTS 5.1
Picture Format: 4:3
Subtitles: Italian/German/English/French/Spanish/Chinese
A production of Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc

* Puccini´s masterpiece in three acts is the tragic story of an escaped political prisoner, a prima donna, and the brutal chief of the secret police.
* Conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli live from the MET in March 1985 an allstar cast led by Hildegard Behrens, give unforgettable opera moments.
* DVD bonus: “Tosca, Zeffirelli, and Rome” & “Artists´ Discussion.”

R E V I E W S

“Domingo’s Cavaradossi is a gorgeous piece of singing.” -- New York magazine

“The most beautiful, dramatic opera ever composed.” -- Franco Zeffirelli

“This production contains enough atmosphere for 20 Tosca’s.” -- New York magazine