Leading Opera Tosca Unofficial

The "Reading Opera" series brings opera masterpieces closer to the audience through songs and readings. This performance will take "Tosca," a dramatic depiction of love and tragedy, and give it a modern twist. Without the use of full-fledged costumes, the charm of the work is compactly condensed in a sophisticated concert format. The content will deeply penetrate not only opera fans but also beginners who wish to follow the story. Music and direction will be provided by Masahiro Nakamura, who will present a classical arrangement that makes the most of the beauty of the original music, along with new music for this production. Runa Kusarei is in charge of the script, which carefully depicts the depths of the human condition. Please enjoy the ensemble of songs and readings spun by the talented cast including Rika Mayama, Yuta Kishimoto, Masato Ishii, and Takuya Kon. A tense tale of love between a church painter and a diva, and the intrigues of Baron Scarpia, unfolds.