Tosca
In the 2026–2027 season, the Ukraine Chamber Opera presents Puccini’s Tosca with Francis van Broekhuizen in the title role. The Netherlands’ most famous soprano portrays her beloved Tosca – a role tailor-made for her – and brings an impressive combination of vocal power, dramatic intensity, and charisma to the stage.
Francis van Broekhuizen guarantees a Tosca that moves and convinces. With her rich vocal range and strong theatrical presence, she embodies a heroine full of love, jealousy, and inner struggle. Her rendition of the famous aria Vissi d’arte promises to be one of the musical highlights of the evening.
The Ukraine Chamber Opera opts for a compact and clear performance in which music and story take center stage. This approach emphasizes Puccini’s score and the dramatic development, drawing the audience into this compelling drama from beginning to end.
Musical direction:
Jeroen Weierink is known for his energetic and committed approach and his strong sense of building dramatic tension. With his experience in the opera repertoire, he knows how to mold singers and orchestra into a tight and expressive unit.
Directed by:
Marc Krone is known for his clear, psychologically insightful directorial style, in which the relationships between the characters take center stage. With an eye for detail and respect for the music, he creates performances that are both intense and accessible.
