Today (some of) the world celebrates International Dance Day – Wednesday 29 April 2026 – and many initiatives have arrived in gramilano’s inbox over the last few days. Here is a selection. Siamo … [Read more...] about (A few) International Dance Day events – 29 April 2026
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Interview: Mezzosoprano Giuseppina Bridelli – enjoying what I have
Mezzosoprano Giuseppina Bridelli, although not yet 40, has had a career lasting almost two decades. After winning the highly respected Aslico competition in 2007, she made her debut at the age of just … [Read more...] about Interview: Mezzosoprano Giuseppina Bridelli – enjoying what I have
Giorgio Strehler’s famous production of Falstaff returns to La Scala and will be live streamed
The 1980 production of Falstaff by the legendary Italian director Giorgio Strehler and designer Ezio Frigerio, returns to La Scala where it will be conducted by Daniele Gatti, who hasn’t conducted an … [Read more...] about Giorgio Strehler’s famous production of Falstaff returns to La Scala and will be live streamed
For Carlo Fuortes it’s been quite a week – appointed head of Florence’s opera house and given a prison sentence
Less than a week ago Carlo Fuortes – formerly head of Rome Opera and then the RAI, Italy’s state broadcaster – was nominated as the new Intendent of the Fondazione del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, … [Read more...] about For Carlo Fuortes it’s been quite a week – appointed head of Florence’s opera house and given a prison sentence
Maurizio Pollini: 1942-2024 – La Scala mourns one of its most important artists
Teatro alla Scala mourns the passing of Maurizio Pollini, one of the great musicians of our time and a fundamental point of reference in the artistic life of the theatre for over fifty years. The … [Read more...] about Maurizio Pollini: 1942-2024 – La Scala mourns one of its most important artists
Zubin Mehta reflects on a life in music on the eve of his 85th birthday
Zubin Mehta was rehearsing Così fan tutte in his beloved Florence, where he has collaborated for almost 60 years. I love this city, I am now part of the furniture. Intendent [Alexander] Pereira … [Read more...] about Zubin Mehta reflects on a life in music on the eve of his 85th birthday
Free streamed opera concert, live from La Scala in Milan
Nicola Luisotti will be on the podium for a free streamed opera concert from La Scala in Milan, on Wednesday 24 March at 8 pm CET, which will be broadcast live via Teatro alla Scala’s website, and … [Read more...] about Free streamed opera concert, live from La Scala in Milan
Zubin Mehta leaves hospital – Riccardo Chailly will replace him at La Scala
La Scala has announced that Zubin Mehta was discharged from the hospital this afternoon in good health. However, the fatigue of the past few days means that he needs a few days' rest as a … [Read more...] about Zubin Mehta leaves hospital – Riccardo Chailly will replace him at La Scala
Dominique Meyer, La Scala’s CEO, on going green and new digitalisation projects
Dominique Meyer became La Scala’s CEO on 1 March 2020, just a couple of days before the first closure of Italian theatres. While the theatre has been closed, he’s been preparing not only for the … [Read more...] about Dominique Meyer, La Scala’s CEO, on going green and new digitalisation projects
La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2019 – 2020
After Riccardo Chailly opens the season with Tosca, continuing the cycle of works by Puccini, he will conduct his first Strauss opera, as well as the complete Beethoven symphonies. Zubin Mehta will … [Read more...] about La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2019 – 2020
Maria José Siri answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italiano When did you start singing? I started as a young girl… for as long as I can remember. Why did you start singing? I started by accident. I was supposed to go to my saxophone … [Read more...] about Maria José Siri answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
La Scala Concert Season 2017 – 2018
Opera and Recital Season 2017 - 2018 Ballet Season 2017 - 2018 Symphonic 14, 16, 19 October 2017 Chorus and Orchestra of Teatro alla Scala Daniele Gatti Miah Persson, soprano; Christianne Stotijn, … [Read more...] about La Scala Concert Season 2017 – 2018
La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2017 – 2018
A pleasing new season at La Scala seems to tick all the right boxes, with half the programming dedicated to the Italian repertoire, some rarities, important international operas and a world premiere. … [Read more...] about La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2017 – 2018
Photo album and cast of Don Giovanni at La Scala
Robert Carsen’s spectacular production for La Scala of Don Giovanni created for the opening of the opera season in 2011, started a ten-performance run last night, which ends on 6 June. The Financial … [Read more...] about Photo album and cast of Don Giovanni at La Scala
Interview with Fabio Luisi, the Florence Opera’s new Musical Director
Fabio Luisi is the new music director of Florence’s Opera di Firenze and its spring festival, known as the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Zubin Mehta, who has been chief conductor of the Orchestra del … [Read more...] about Interview with Fabio Luisi, the Florence Opera’s new Musical Director
First look: Stravinsky ballet evening at La Scala conducted by Zubin Mehta
Zubin Mehta will be conducting La Scala’s orchestra for a Stravinsky double-bill with the theatre’s ballet company: Petrushka and The Rite of Spring. Michel Fokine’s choreography and Alexandre … [Read more...] about First look: Stravinsky ballet evening at La Scala conducted by Zubin Mehta
Young mezzo Lilly Jørstad wins important grant from her ‘homeland’
Lilly Jørstad — the mezzo-soprano who was strangely considered ‘unsuitable’ to continue her studies at the La Scala Academy — has gone on to demonstrate what a bizarre decision that was. She has been … [Read more...] about Young mezzo Lilly Jørstad wins important grant from her ‘homeland’
Maria José Siri on being chosen as Chailly’s Butterfly at La Scala
Soprano Maria José Siri will be the protagonist of Madama Butterfly for the opening of the La Scala opera season on 7 December 2016. She was born in Uruguay but has been living for several years in … [Read more...] about Maria José Siri on being chosen as Chailly’s Butterfly at La Scala
La Scala Recital and Concert Season 2016-2017 – full dates and interpreters
The concert programme includes some of the greatest living conductors. Riccardo Chailly will be on the podium for two evenings of the Symphony Season, Verdi’s Requiem in October, and the concert to … [Read more...] about La Scala Recital and Concert Season 2016-2017 – full dates and interpreters
La Scala Opera Season 2016-2017 – full dates and casts
Ballet Season 2016-2017 Recital and Concert Season 2016-2017 The new season opens with another step along the path of Riccardo Chailly’s Puccini Project, Madama Butterfly, which will be directed … [Read more...] about La Scala Opera Season 2016-2017 – full dates and casts
Carlo Colombara answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italiano When did you start singing? When I was 21. Why did you start singing? For fun. Which singer inspired you most when you were young? Ettore Bastianini. Which singer do you … [Read more...] about Carlo Colombara answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Interview with Virginia Zeani at 90 “My brain believes that I’m eternally young”
Inside I feel 50, outside I feel 70, and my brain believes that I’m eternally young. But on 21 October the great soprano Virginia Zeani will be 90. Naturally, many of my friends are dead. It’s … [Read more...] about Interview with Virginia Zeani at 90 “My brain believes that I’m eternally young”
Frank Lopardo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
When did you start singing? I have been singing singing since I was small boy. However, my first official voice lesson was in September of 1977. The teacher's name is Dr Robert White Jr. I have … [Read more...] about Frank Lopardo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Luca Ronconi, Italian director of theatre and opera, dies at 81
Italian director Luca Ronconi died yesterday evening in the Policlinico in Milan after a short illness. His health had been poor over the last years, he was on dialysis, and was complicated by … [Read more...] about Luca Ronconi, Italian director of theatre and opera, dies at 81
$50,000 tickets to hear Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli brings Celebrity Fight Night to Italy. Bocelli has been involved with Muhammad Ali's charity for years, but this will be the first time that the event has been seen outside America. … [Read more...] about $50,000 tickets to hear Andrea Bocelli
La Scala complete Symphonic and Recital programme: 2014 — 2015
Symphonic Programme 29, 30 September, 1 October 2014 Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala Conductor: Zubin Mehta Franz Joseph Haydn Die Schöpfung Hob. XXI:2 Oratorio Julia Kleiter, … [Read more...] about La Scala complete Symphonic and Recital programme: 2014 — 2015
Zubin Mehta brings Cedolins, Ferri and Kunde to open the new Florence Opera House
I've only one thing to ask our Prime Minister, who is making so many reforms: I hope with all my heart that he will introduce tax relief for culture. It is of the utmost importance! Zubin Mehta, … [Read more...] about Zubin Mehta brings Cedolins, Ferri and Kunde to open the new Florence Opera House
Leonard Slatkin explains the Conducting Business
Leonard Slatkin's gloriously entertaining and informative book, Conducting Business, is subtitled Unveiling the Mystery Behind the Maestro, and that is exactly what his book does, with wit, acute … [Read more...] about Leonard Slatkin explains the Conducting Business
Rosalind Plowright answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start singing? Age 12. I had always sung before but only found my true voice at this age. My father was a bass player and had been playing in the orchestra for a performance … [Read more...] about Rosalind Plowright answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Daniel Barenboim gets an early 70th birthday present in Berlin
On the eve of his 70th birthday, Daniel Barenboim has succeeded in launching a dream project: the creation of a music academy where young Arabs and Israelis will be able to train and study side by … [Read more...] about Daniel Barenboim gets an early 70th birthday present in Berlin