Tosca
Tosca (1952) was an opera production by The National Stage, based on the opera by Giacomo Puccini (music), Giuseppe Giacosa (libretto) and Luigi Illica (libretto), after a play by Victorien Sardou.
Johannes Fønss directed it.
Randi Lindtner Næss sang and played the role of Floria Tosca. Some of the evenings, Randi Helseth interpreted the role.
Waldemar Johnsen sang and played the role of Scarpia.
Information
(Objekt ID 63906)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | December 3, 1952 |
| Produced by | The National Stage |
| Based on | Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 31 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Opera |
| Running period | December 3, 1952 |
More
SOURCES:
Maud Hurum, Maud Hurums operahistorie 1749-2000 (literally: Maud Hurum's opera history 1749-2000), Opera forlag 2008
The National Stage's repertoire database. Donated by The National Stage, 24.06.2016
Contributors (11)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Victorien Sardou | – Author |
| Giuseppe Giacosa | – Libretto |
| Luigi Illica | – Libretto |
| Johannes Fønss | – Direction |
| Giacomo Puccini | – Composer |
| Per Schwab | – Stage design |
| Bjarne Buntz | – Singer (Mario Cavaradossi) |
| Randi Helseth | – Singer (Floria Tosca) |
| Arne Hendriksen | – Singer (Mario Cavaradossi) |
| Waldemar Johnsen | – Singer (Scarpia) |
| Randi Lindtner Næss | – Singer (Floria Tosca) |
Performance dates
| December 3, 1952 – Store Scene, The National Stage | Opening night |