…G. Giacosa and Luigi Illica (1857-1919) co-wrote the libretto for the five-act play of the same name, written by French playwright V. Sardou for the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt. In 1800, Italy under Austrian control was fighting in various places against the backdrop of political instability in Rome, where independence activists also joined the activities. The opera depicts the love and conflict between the singer Tosca, her lover, the painter and liberal Cavaradossi, and the pro-establishment police commissioner Scarpia, who has a wicked love for Tosca. In addition to the ingenious characterization of the characters and the use of leitmotifs, the dramatic tension and the beauty of the passionate melodies make it one of the most beloved operas in the world. … *Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Cavaradossi" are listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…フランスの劇作家V.サルドゥーが名女優サラ・ベルナールのために書きおろした5幕からなる同名の戯曲からG.ジャコーザとイリカLuigi Illica(1857‐1919)が台本を共作。 1800年,オーストリア支配下のイタリアでナポレオン軍を迎えて各地で戦闘が行われているさなか,独立運動家たちの活動も加わって政情不安なローマを背景に,歌姫トスカと恋人の画家で自由主義者カバラドッシ,さらにトスカによこしまな思いを寄せる体制派の警視総監スカルピアの恋と葛藤を描いている。登場人物の性格描写の妙とライトモティーフの使用に加え,劇的緊迫感と情熱的旋律の美しさで,世界的に最も愛好されるオペラの一つとなっている。… ※「カバラドッシ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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