La Scala and the artists of La traviata donate proceeds to earthquake victims

La traviata returns to La Scala in Liliana Cavani’s beautiful 1990 production with sets by three-time Oscar winner Dante Ferretti, and the sumptuous costumes of Gabriella Pescucci. As always, the run is sold out. However, the artists involved have agreed with the theatre in giving the proceeds for a special preview performance to help those affected by the devastating earthquakes that continue to strike central Italy.

The funds raised will go toward a project to help children, who have seen their schools, playgrounds and sports facilities destroyed.

On 26 February at 7pm Ailyn Perez is Violetta, Francesco Meli sings Alfredo Germont and the great Leo Nucci plays Giorgio Germont.

Seats are available at €55 in the boxes through to €137 for a stalls seat, which is approximately half the normal price.

Gramilano Editor

Graham Spicer, aka ‘Gramilano’, is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times, and he wrote the Danza in Italia column for Dancing Times magazine. Graham was the historical advisor on Codice Carla, the 2023 documentary on Italian ballerina Carla Fracci.

Graham also works as a dance photographer, and his photos have appeared in many books, theatre programmes, and magazines, including Dancing Times, Dance Spirit and Ballet2000, as well as all the major Italian newspapers.

He is a member of the Dance Section of The Critics’ Circle.