Asociación de Amigos de la Ópera de A Coruña Schedules Tosca

The Asociación de Amigos de la Ópera de A Coruña has scheduled Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca for performances on October 22 and October 24, at the Palacio de la Ópera, with rehearsals currently underway since October 5, as reported by the sources.

The production arrives in the city from the Théâtre Eurométropole de Metz, bringing a cast featuring Miren Urbieta-Vega in the title role, Ragaa Eldin as Cavaradossi, and Carlos Álvarez as Scarpia, according to the sources. Valeriano Lanchas rounds out the principal roles as the sacristán. The sources note that rehearsals for this second title of the 74th Temporada Lírica began at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de A Coruña under musical director Oliver Díaz, who will lead the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia.

Staging Details and Musical Direction at the Palacio de la Ópera

The sources report that the staging is handled by director Paul-Émilie Fourny with set design by Patric Méeüs. The supporting cast features Javier Agudo as Angelotti, Enrique Martínez as Spoletta, Pedro Martínez Tapia as Sciarrone, along with Daniela Quiza, Antonio Facal, and additional artists. Musical preparation involves repetition master Damiano Cerutti, stage manager Kike Llorca, and assistant director Rudolf Buchman, while the Gaos and Cantabile choirs join under directors Fernando Briones and Pablo Carballido alongside dancers from the Escuela de Danza Druida. Tickets are currently on sale with prices starting at 43.20 euros, according to the sources.

Educational Outreach and Pre-Show Conferences in A Coruña

The sources detail a series of parallel activities accompanying the opera, beginning with a free screening of the opera La juive on October 19, at the Afundación press room. The schedule also includes the fifth edition of the Ópera para niños educational master class for schoolchildren on October 20 and 21, which extends this year to the Hospital Teresa Herrera for resident children and their families. The sources note that these cultural events take place across multiple local venues, including the Centro Cívico Montealto, Fórum Metropolitano, Circo de Artesáns, Filmoteca de Galicia, and Museo de Belas Artes da Coruña.

Public Lectures Leading to the Opening Night Performances

The sources state that musicologist Irene de Juan Bernabéu will deliver a pre-performance conference regarding Tosca on the afternoon of October 21, at the Afundación press room with free admission until reaching capacity. The entire October lyric season operates with backing from the Fundación Emalcsa and the Ministerio de Cultura via the INAEM. The performances at the Palacio de la Ópera are scheduled to begin at 19:00 hours on both October 22 and October 24.