



No opera is more tied to its setting than Tosca, which takes place in Rome on the morning of June 17, 1800, through dawn the following day. The specified settings for each of the three acts—the Church of Sant’Andrea della Valle, Palazzo Farnese, and Castel Sant’Angelo—are familiar monuments in the city and can still be visited today. While the libretto takes some liberties with the facts, historical issues form a basis for the opera: The people of Rome are awaiting news of the Battle of Marengo in northern Italy, which will decide the fate of their symbolically powerful city. The score of Tosca itself is considered a prime example of the style of verismo, an elusive term usually translated as “realism.” The typical musical features of the verismo tradition are prominent in Tosca: short arias with an uninhibited flood of raw melody, ambient sounds that blur the distinctions between life and art, and the use of parlato—words spoken instead of sung—at moments of tension.
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Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:39 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 2.
Searing passion, edge-of-your-seat action, and a career-defining title role: No opera is more dramatic than Puccini’s classic thriller. The ever-popular story of a jealous diva, the ardent painter who loves her, and the villainous chief of police who tears them asunder features several of opera’s biggest stars in a grand, immersive production by David McVicar that transports audiences to three picturesque locations in Rome. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni each take the podium.
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Tosca at The Metropolitan Opera House Ticket lasts about 3h 5min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $71 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 15 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:00 PM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, ES.
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible Accessible Seating, please advise in the ‘Special Requirements’ field at the time of check out: Transfer seating (retractable arm aisle seat) or Wheelchair seating (empty wheelchair space)
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tosca at The Metropolitan Opera House Ticket | 3h 5min | — | $71 | |
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