Tosca Stage Director, David Radamés Toro, sets the scene! Hear what he has to say about the intricacies of the characters, all the way down to what they're wearing (it matters!). Plus: there's murder!

"The greatest opera ever written." Maestro Francesco Milioto discusses Tosca and true "verismo". Experience the ultimate drama where music and words perfectly collide.

General Director and CEO Maggey Oplinger explores why Puccini’s Tosca is the crowning jewel of our “Villains” season. From her favorite sweeping melodies to the stellar cast she’s swooning over, Maggey shares why it’s so deeply satisfying to watch opera’s most ruthless police chief finally face the music.

Is it chaotic? Yes. Do you know what happens in Tosca now? Maybe. Mission accomplished.

The Studio Artists return! Five parts, four loves, and two minutes of recap. A plot this tangled shouldn’t be this fun to watch—but it is.

In our latest Versed feature, General Director and CEO, Maggey Oplinger, dives into the magic happening on stage. From the vision of the stage director to the raw talent of the performers, she breaks down exactly what to listen for and shares her personal favorite moments from the production.

Why does Don Giovanni make your skin crawl even as he smiles? Director Rebecca Herman dives into the danger beneath his charm—and how a fractured community finds strength again.

What does Mozart actually sound like in Don Giovanni? Lucky for you—our Music Director Francesco Milioto is here to help. He’ll break down Don Giovanni in a way that only a maestro can.

Florentine Opera’s General Director and CEO, Maggey Oplinger, dives into why Don Giovanni is the ultimate fit for our “Villains” season. From her favorite moments of Mozart’s witty, swashbuckling score to the cast members she can’t wait for you to meet, Maggey shares all the reasons it’s so satisfying to watch opera’s most famous womanizer finally get what he deserves.

A crime board, too many characters, and our Studio Artists trying to explain Don Giovanni. Does it make sense? Absolutely not. Do you want to watch? Absolutely yes.

This one’s for the opera nerds. In this Versed episode, conductor Robert Mollicone shares how he brings Derrick Wang’s score off the ink and into people’s ears. He talks about treating new works with the same reverence as the classics—shaping phrasing, pacing, and color with care. It’s a thoughtful look at how a modern opera gets the full maestro treatment.

In this Versed episode, the full cast of Scalia/Ginsburg—both RBGs, Justice Scalia, and the all-seeing Commentator—sit down to talk about the real-life friendship behind the opera, what it’s like to sing these larger-than-life roles, and what you can expect to hear when the gavel drops. Bonus trivia: both Justices actually saw this opera themselves. (No pressure.)

In this episode of Versed, principal coach and pianist Dr. Eric McEnaney takes us on a musical tour of Scalia/Ginsburg—from Handel to Puccini and so many more. Sitting at the piano, he breaks down the many musical influences woven into Derrick Wang’s score and plays examples of what you’ll hear in the show. If you’ve ever wondered what it sounds like when a Supreme Court opinion meets a Puccini aria, this is your moment.

In this digital edition of Versed, stage director Doug Clemons gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Scalia/Ginsburg. He walks through the plot, shares insight into the real-life friendship between Justices Scalia and Ginsburg, and teases what kind of theatrical mayhem (and unexpected heart) you can expect. It’s your chance to get “versed” on the show—from the director’s chair.

A villain this good needs voices this great. Our Don Giovanni cast brings the charm, the fire, and just the right amount of trouble.