The exhibition "Maria Callas on stage-the La Scala Years" at La Scala’s Museum has been extended until 31 March.Since 15 September over 90,000 visitors have seen the exhibition, curated by theatre designer Margherita Palli. It is dedicated to the Milanese years of the great soprano with 14 original costumes and a selection of sketches and designs by Lila de Nobili, together … [Read more...] about “Maria Callas on stage-the La Scala Years” at La Scala’s Museum extended until 31 March
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Luisa Spinatelli – celebrating the life of the Milanese opera and ballet designer
Luisa Spinatelli… taking tasteful to a higher dimension The Amici della Scala (Friends of La Scala), run by the indefatigable Anna Crespi, gathered together at the association’s spectacular headquarters, a short walk from La Scala, to celebrate one of Italy’s most important theatre designers.Luisa Spinatelli is one of a tight-knit core of Milanese artists, by birth or … [Read more...] about Luisa Spinatelli – celebrating the life of the Milanese opera and ballet designer
Chris Merritt’s brave plea for help
Chris Merritt has written a heartfelt plea for financial aid on gofundme.com - he is asking fans and friends to help kick-start his career. Dear Ones, near and far.....I am turning to this entrepreneurial undertaking as a way to finance my career back into functionality.Due to very unfortunate managerial problems, my career has experienced a terrible downslide to the point … [Read more...] about Chris Merritt’s brave plea for help
The Royal Opera House’s £27m ‘open up’ project to go ahead
The £27m scheme to ‘open up’ the Royal Opera House in London has been given the go ahead by Westminster City Council. The plans will make the entrances and street-level public spaces of the Opera House more open and inviting to the public.Alex Beard, the Chief Executive of Covent Garden, said, The ‘Open Up’ project aims significantly to enhance the experience for the … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House’s £27m ‘open up’ project to go ahead
Alessandra Ferri’s pain at being rejected and joy at being reborn
The word "comeback" isn't one I like; what I am doing is going ahead. These years off stage have taught me that I can't live without dance. I am fully realised only when I dance. Alessandra Ferri is in Florence to dance Roland Petit's Le jeune homme et la mort, one of her many projects since she's come out of retirement. When I decided to retire Roland was very angry with me. … [Read more...] about Alessandra Ferri’s pain at being rejected and joy at being reborn