Tosca – review

Royal Opera House, LondonWhen it works, a good performance of Tosca can be one of the most visceral experiences opera has to offer. When it doesn't, as in Covent Garden's latest revival of Jonathan Kent's 2006 strangely unatmospheric production, the furtive glances at watches are their own verdict.The fault is not Puccini's. Tosca is one of the tautest operas he ever wrote. Nor is it Antonio Pappano's, who draws some fine playing in the pit. But Tosca needs at least one voice in the three main r...

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