Tosca Resources
Explore Puccini's Tosca through thought-provoking videos, engaging conversations, and more.
“Her Voice Becomes a Little Bit Like a Blade”
Joyce El-Khoury on faith, instinct, and playing Puccini’s most embattled heroine.
Three Chords and the Devil
Jacques Lacombe on Scarpia’s devilish chords, assisting Bernstein, and the Manhattan Transfer song that taught him about silence.
Study Guide
Learn more about Puccini's Tosca with our Study Guide.
“I Hope You Hate Me at the End”
Baritone Gregory Dahl on playing Scarpia, the 85% rule, and his mother’s advice about nerves.
How Puccini Built the Modern Thriller
From a Roman prison to the Overlook Hotel: the suspense machinery Puccini put together in 1900 is still running. Illustration by Barry Ekko.
Tosca in 60 Seconds
Luka Kawabata breaks down Puccini's greatest thriller in 60 seconds. Photo: VO's 2026 Production of Tosca. Photo by Emily Cooper.
Tosca's “Vissi d’arte”
Luka Kawabata explores one of Puccini's most affecting arias. Photo: Joyce El-Khoury as Tosca in VO's 2026 Production of Tosca. Photo by Emily Cooper.
Cavaradossi’s “E lucevan le stelle”
Luka Kawabata introduces Cavaradossi’s Act III aria in Tosca. Photo: David Pomeroy as Mario Cavaradossi in VO's 2026 Production of Tosca. Photo by Emily Cooper.
The Hidden Art of Stage Management
Longtime Stage Manager Theresa Tsang Celebrates 30 Seasons with Vancouver Opera
