Tosca, 1903, Růžena Maturová (Floria Tosca)

historical photography - Růžena Maturová was not only the first world Rusalka, but also the first Tosca at the National Theatre during commissioning in 1903, a mere three years after its world premiere. Cavaradossi was sung by Otakar Mařák and Scarpio was sung by Bohumil Benoni, under the musical direction of Karel Kovařovic and directed by Robert Pole.