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Tosca: Melodramma In Tre Atti is an opera composed by Giacomo Puccini and first performed in 1900. The opera is set in Rome in 1800 and tells the story of Floria Tosca, a famous singer, and her lover, the artist Mario Cavaradossi. The two are caught up in the political turmoil of the time, with Cavaradossi being accused of helping a political prisoner escape. The villainous police chief Baron Scarpia uses Tosca's love for Cavaradossi to try to extract information from her, leading to a tragic conclusion. The opera is known for its dramatic music and powerful arias, including Tosca's famous ""Vissi d'arte"". Puccini's score features lush orchestration and a memorable use of leitmotifs. Tosca has become one of the most popular operas in the repertoire, beloved for its thrilling story and emotional music.Also Authored By Giuseppe Giacosa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.