Giacomo Puccini Rising Above, with Stern and the BLO By Chris Voss • Oct 10, 2017 Tom Watson Conductor David Stern describes the unusual challenges – and inventive solutions – of the Boston Lyric Opera's new production of Puccini's “Tosca.” Maria Callas sings Puccini's "Tosca" By Chris Voss • Jul 16, 2017 Houston Rogers Hear one of the most celebrated voices of the 20th century, Maria Callas, in the benchmark recording of Puccini's "Tosca." CD of the Week: Riccardo Chailly: Overtures, Preludes & Intermezzi Decca Celebrated conductor Riccardo Chailly leads the Filarmonica della Scala in an assortment of gems from the world of Italian opera.