TOSCA
Love, Power, Betrayal
Online Lecture
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Lecturer: Sandy Burnett
Date: Monday 28 July, 2025
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 7.30pm AEST | 7.00pm SA | 4.30pm WA | 9.30pm NZST
Price: $25 AUD
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overview
Set against the backdrop of Napoleonic Europe, Tosca is a searing political thriller and one of Puccini’s most powerful operas.
Created at the turn of the 20th century by Giacomo Puccini and his accomplished librettists Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, Tosca explores themes of love, power & betrayal – brought vividly to life through its unforgettable score. Set in Rome during a time of upheaval, this opera pits the forces of political freedom against authoritarian repression. Central to the drama are fugitive Angelotti, idealistic painter Cavaradossi and brutal police chief Scarpia, whose cruelty threatens both the life and love of passionate actress Floria Tosca.
Join musician and broadcaster Sandy Burnett for an illustrated journey through this poignant opera – revealing its rich historical layers and the emotional arc that carries it to a tragic climax.
YOUR EXPERT LECTURER
Sandy Burnett is one of the UK’s most authoritative broadcasters in classical music. After studying at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge and working as music director for the RSC, National Theatre and London’s West End, he spent a decade as a core presenter on BBC Radio 3. He has lectured and hosted events for leading organisations including Wigmore Hall, the Royal Academy of Music and the London Jazz Festival.
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