Tosca review: ENO’s new staging abandons Puccini’s realism for baffling and near-constant violence

↗ اشتراک‌گذاری

According to The Guardian, four years after the last production of Tosca at the English National Opera (ENO), a new staging directed by Annilese Miskimmon has premiered. This work, one of Puccini’s most popular operas, has been stripped of its church and state settings in this new interpretation and is performed in a single space. The Guardian critic argues that these dramaturgical changes result in the loss of the work's core tensions, replaced by frequent and unnecessary violence. However, Christopher Purves’ performance as Scarpia is described as a standout highlight, while Axelle Fanyo’s performance in the title role, despite her vocal beauty, is overshadowed by the chaotic stage direction.