
Maria Callas Sings Tosca, Act II 1964
"The Concert"
Overview
At the beginning of 1964, the music world experiences something completely unexpected. Maria Callas returns to the opera stage as the prima donna. Her “Tosca” at the Royal Opera House becomes a sensation. Maria Callas wants to show everyone once again that she deserves the title of “prima donna assoluta.” On the condition that star director Franco Zeffirelli take over the direction, the exceptional singer agrees to sing the role of Tosca. The BBC recorded the 2nd act of the opera for television.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Cast

Maria Callas
Floria Tosca

Tito Gobbi
Baron Scarpia

Renato Cioni
Mario Cavaradossi
Dennis Wicks
Sciarrone
Robert Bowman
Spoletta