Tosca

Opera Colorado returns to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House after almost two years with Tosca. Puccini’s heart-racing drama, overflowing with power struggles and vengeance. A corrupt chief of police has a cruel ultimatum for Tosca, Rome’s most-celebrated prima donna. She must submit to his lustful desires or trigger the execution of her beloved. Who will survive this web of betrayal and revenge? November 6, 9, 12, 14 | 2021 The Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex Performed in Italian, with English and Spanish subtitles at every seat,

Let's get to know one of the most famous arias in Puccini's opera, Tosca. Hear tenor Rafael Davila break down what is going on in Cavaradossi's third-act aria, "E lucevan le stelle." Then enjoy his intimate performance of the aria, now that you are an expert! If you love this performance, you won't want to miss seeing Rafael perform live and in-person this November at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.,