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Tosca's Rome: The Play and the Opera in Historical Perspective,Used
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A timeless tale of love, lust, and politics, Tosca is one of the most popular operas ever written. In Tosca's Rome, Susan Vandiver Nicassio explores the surprising historical realities that lie behind Giacomo Puccini's opera and the play by Victorien Sardou on which it is based.By far the most "historical" opera in the active repertoire, Tosca is set in a very specific time and place: Rome, from June 17 to 18, 1800. But as Nicassio demonstrates, history in Tosca is distorted by nationalism and by the vehement anticlerical perceptions of papal Rome shared by Sardou, Puccini, and the librettists. To provide the historical background necessary for understanding Tosca, Nicassio takes a detailed look at Rome in 1800 as each of Tosca's main characters would have seen itthe painter Cavaradossi, the singer Tosca, and the policeman Scarpia. Finally, she provides a scenebyscene musical and dramatic analysis of the opera."[Nicassio] must be the only living historian who can boast that she once sang the role of Tosca. Her deep knowledge of Puccini's score is only to be expected, but her understanding of daily and political life in Rome at the close of the 18th century is an unanticipated pleasure. She has steeped herself in the period and its prevailing cultureliterary, artistic, and musicaland has come up with an unusual, and unusually entertaining, history."Paul Bailey, Daily Telegraph"In Tosca's Rome, Susan Vandiver Nicassio . . . orchestrates a wealth of detail without losing view of the opera and its pleasures. . . . Nicassio aims for opera fans and for historians: she may well enthrall both."Publishers Weekly"This is the book that ranks highest in my estimation as the most indepth, and yet highly entertaining, journey into the story of the making of Tosca."Catherine Malfitano"Nicassio's prose . . . is lively and approachable. There is plenty here to intrigue everyoneseasoned opera lovers, musical novices, history buffs, and Italophiles."Library Journal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Tosca's Rome' by Susan Vandiver Nicassio? A: 'Tosca's Rome' explores the historical context behind Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' and the original play by Victorien Sardou, analyzing how nationalism and anticlerical sentiments shaped the narrative.
- Q: How many pages does 'Tosca's Rome' have? A: 'Tosca's Rome' contains 356 pages, providing an in-depth examination of the opera and its historical influences.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'Tosca's Rome' is available in paperback binding, making it a more accessible option for readers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Tosca's Rome'? A: The author of 'Tosca's Rome' is Susan Vandiver Nicassio, a historian with a deep understanding of the opera's musical and historical context.
- Q: When was 'Tosca's Rome' published? A: 'Tosca's Rome' was published on January 1, 2001, with a new edition released on January 15, 2002.
- Q: What makes 'Tosca's Rome' unique compared to other opera analyses? A: 'Tosca's Rome' is unique in its detailed historical perspective, focusing on real events and societal conditions in Rome during the opera's setting, enhancing the reader's understanding of the characters' motivations.
- Q: Is 'Tosca's Rome' suitable for someone new to opera? A: 'Tosca's Rome' is suitable for both seasoned opera lovers and novices, as Nicassio's approachable prose makes complex historical and musical concepts accessible to all readers.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Tosca's Rome'? A: Themes in 'Tosca's Rome' include love, politics, and the interplay of personal and political drama set against the backdrop of historical events in Rome.
- Q: Does 'Tosca's Rome' include musical analysis of the opera? A: Yes, 'Tosca's Rome' provides a scene-by-scene musical and dramatic analysis of the opera, allowing readers to appreciate the score alongside its historical context.
- Q: Can 'Tosca's Rome' help me understand the characters better? A: 'Tosca's Rome' offers insights into the motivations and perspectives of the main characters—Cavaradossi, Tosca, and Scarpia—by contextualizing their actions within the historical realities of Rome in 1800.