Academy Chamber Ensemble

The Chamber Ensemble of Academy returns for a series of performances that explore 20th century music. Their opening concert will highlight the relationship that has always existed between cinema and music. The works by Schönberg, Eisler and Dessau that will be performed here were specially composed to accompany films. In addition the students will perform a piece by Dmitri Kourliandski. continue »

14  October  2008

Die lustige Witwe

Prima delle Prime Conference

“Prima delle Prime” is a cycle of talks that La Scala offers to the public as an invitation and preparation to the shows on stage.This time Angelo Foletto will discuss Franz Lehár's Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow) with Carlo Maria Cella and Pier Luigi Pizzi. Silvano Piccardi and Adele Pellegatta will be the narrators.  continue »

16  October  2008

Exhibition at the Theatre Museum

Karajan. His Life and Art. The Scala Years.

Herbert von Karajan already enjoyed worldwide fame during his lifetime; time definitely established him as a mythical conductor. La Scala celebrates the 20th anniversary of his death with a multimedia exhibition that focuses on the 30 year-long relationship that existed between Karajan and La Scala, but also presents the multi-faceted maestro from various angles. continue »