Speranza Scappucci
On becoming the first Italian woman to conduct at La Scala
You think, it’s so huge, who am I to stand here? And that has nothing to do with the fact that I’m a woman. I just felt so humbled by the whole situation.
– Speranza Scappucci, Interview with Mark Pullinger, Bachtrack, 17 March 2026
Themes: history, humility, the opera house | Art form: Opera
More quotes by Speranza Scappucci
- I always feel like the conductor has to have a complete vision of the piece, a really strong idea musically.
- Times change, audiences change, so the important thing is to be faithful to tradition, but also be open to something new.
- A good manager pushes his or her players to give their best, not just to be the star, but to contribute to the team. It's the same with orchestras.
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- You can draw something positive from anything, even negative situations.