![]() ![]() As her story continues, Cavaradossi learns of the fake execution after which they can safely leave Rome together. Before the letter is finished, Tosca enters the stage and after a dramatic embrace, she explains that they not only have a ‘safe-conduct’ pass but that she has murdered Scarpia. ![]() In his final moments, Cavaradossi bribes his ‘watcher’ by giving him his last (and only ring) in exchange for delivering a letter to Tosca. The third act is somewhat dreary and the backdrop too is dark but it’s still beautiful albeit eerily so with the dimly lit Castel Sant’Angelo as the setting. Knowing how women were treated in Roman times in the 1800’s, you can’t help but feel a bit of excitement for her strength as she takes charge.Īilyn Pérez as Tosca and Alfred Walker as Scarpia in Puccini’s “Tosca.” Photo: Cory Weaver/San Francisco Opera Like I said, the second act’s drama keeps you on the edge of your seat. He also agrees to write a ‘safe-conduct’ pass however disgusted by the chain of events, she finds a dagger which she uses to kill him. Scarpia’s corruption rears its ugly head as he makes a bargain with Tosca - in exchange for a passionate escapade with him, he agrees to release her lover from prison, telling her that there will be a mock execution to save face with the outside world. To Tosca’s dismay and agony, they end up arresting her lover and despite torturing him, she pleads ignorance throughout. Dramatic and beautiful, you’re left feeling sorry that Act 1 has come to an end.Īct II is no less dramatic because the suspense builds as Scarpia and his men continue to hunt down Angelotti and Cavaradossi, only to find the painter alone in his villa. Not surprisingly, he uses Tosca’s jealousy and has three footmen follow her as the scene winds down to the crescendo of the Te Deum Hymn. Of course Scarpia has a plan which he hopes will lead him to the escaped prisoner, convinced that Cavaradossi is involved.
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