Calgary Opera is set to open its 2026-27 season with Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca.”

The opera will be presented from Oct. 16 to 24, 2026 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium with a cast that includes Maria Natale, David Esteban, and Boaz Daniel. Jonathan Brandani conducts the production by Joshua Borths.

In a statement Stage Director Joshua Borths said, “Tosca asks what remains when every illusion falls away. It’s a story where beauty exists alongside brutality, and love is tested against power at every turn. What makes this opera timeless is that, despite all of its darkness, Puccini leaves us believing that art, love, and hope are stronger than fear – even if it costs everything we have.”

Jonathan Brandani, Calgary Opera’s Artistic Director and Conductor said, “This is one of the most emotionally gripping operas ever written. Puccini masterfully blends romance, suspense, and breathtaking music into a story that keeps audiences captivated from beginning to end, where every moment is emotionally charged. The lush orchestral writing and breathtaking melodies will take the listeners by hand into an unparalleled emotional journey which will leave them inspired and craving more.”

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