The reviews are in, and it’s unanimous — Tosca is a hit!
Paul Horsley of The Independent said “the season-opening production, which debuted September 11 at the Lyric Theatre, features one of the best lead casts that the company has ever assembled, at least in recent memory, and it had me utterly engaged for three hours.” Read the entire review here.
Tim McDonald of The Kansas City Star said “This is a production that shouldn’t be missed — an example of regional opera at its best.” Read the entire review here.
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Tivol has generously provided the gorgeous jewelery worn by our dynamic diva in Act II of the Puccini classic, opening tonight. Here’s a sneak peek at the beautiful pieces — and the process behind selecting them — before they make their Lyric Opera debut. Thank you, Tivol!
In this excerpt of an aria from Puccini’s Tosca, Lisa Daltirus (who sings the title role) laments the difficult choice facing her, to save the love of her life. The Lyric Opera of Kansas City production runs September 11 – 19, 2009. Tickets can be purchased at www.kcopera.org.
Paul Horsley of The Independent previews the Lyric Opera production of Puccini’s Tosca, opening this Friday. In it, Lisa Daltirus (Tosca) discusses reality television and her character’s love of God and art.
Lisa Daltirus, the title character in the Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s upcoming production of TOSCA talks about singing, the role and future repertoire.
Post your questions you’d like Lisa Daltirus (who’s playing the title role in our production opening next week) to answer by commenting to this entry. She’ll only answer 10, so make it good, and make it fast!
With opening night less than two weeks away, principles Lisa Daltirus (Floria Tosca) and Rafael Davila (Mario Cavaradossi) unleashed their sound in the Lyric Opera rehearsal hall Monday afternoon. Laughs were shared with stage director Bernard Uzan as he blocked a passionate scene between the two lovers.
Although the rehearsal set was bare and costumes were no where in sight, the chemistry between Daltirus and Davila was so captivating one would not even notice the folding chairs and music stands that stood for mere markings of the final set.
We can only wait in anticipation to see the magic that will unravel the evening of September 11th!
Join resident set designer R. Keith Brumley for an At Ease with Opera presentation that will include drawings of the Tosca set to be used in the upcoming Lyric Opera production. Keith will confess his scenic design secrets for building dramatic sets in this uncertain economy. And, there may be other surprises!
These preview lectures are sponsored by the Lyric Opera Guild. Tonight’s will be held at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library, and begins at 7 p.m.
