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Damrau, Armani, Bolle, Zeffirelli, Fracci et al, comment on La Scala’s Traviata
Diana Damrau (soprano) This evening I feel like Violetta: it’s a special occasion, and I’ve never felt this way on a stage before and the success hasn’t quite sunk in yet, but I’m happy and proud. I...
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Storm as La Scala’s new boss buys seven of his own Salzburg productions for...
The new sovrintendente at La Scala, Alexander Pereira, has bought for his first season with the Milanese theatre, seven productions from the Salzburg Festival, where he is currently playing out his...
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Pereira’s future at La Scala in doubt, but the budget is in order
After a meeting this morning of La Scala’s board of directors, the future of Alexander Pereira at Milan’s Opera House remains uncertain. Within a week we will make our decision, said Giuliano Pisapia,...
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@teatroallascala – the world’s most famous theatre goes digital
Social media is revolutionising how theatres and their artists communicate with audiences and fans. Teatro alla Scala, which has an august, though often severe, reputation is, surprisingly, emerging as...
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The BBC interviews Rome Opera’s chief: It was like a war
A few months ago, I was contacted by the BBC about an upcoming Peter Day’s World of Business episode, which was to take a look at opera funding. They could hardly do such a programme – which also goes...
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Paris Opera introduces an exciting digital project 3e Scène – 3rd stage
“After the Palais Garnier in 1875 and the Opéra Bastille in 1989, the Paris Opera has decided to build its 3e Scène (3rd stage) in the digital world.” That explosive statement comes from a new website,...
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Benjamin Millepied to leave Paris Opera Ballet… Is La Scala the new POB?
According to a report online in Paris Match, Benjamin Millepied is on the verge of leaving the Paris Opera Ballet. He took up the position as head of one of the world’s most celebrated ballet companies...
View ArticleRoberto Bolle fights for dance in the Italian parliament
Yesterday, Roberto Bolle spoke to the Chamber of Deputies – the Italian Parliament’s lower house – pleading for more support for dance in Italy.
View ArticleDominique Meyer, CEO of La Scala, on the new streaming service, Russia, and...
Dominique Meyer, CEO of La Scala, talks about the theatre's new streaming service, Russian artists and operas, and the new, younger audiences.
View ArticleThe bizarre story of Italian opera house musical chairs – Meyer, Fuortes,...
Italian Opera House directors are being moved around like pawns in a chess game – a tale of government, television and theatre intrigue.
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