Opera theatre La Scala Reviews

The museum is also worthwhile. You can look into the foyer and also into the auditorium.

The Teatro alla Scala (also known as La Scala) in Milan, Italy, is one of the most famous opera houses in the world.
The theater season usually begins on December 7, the day of Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan. All performances must end before midnight; Longer operas should start earlier. Antonio Bernocchi was the main financier for the reconstruction of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, affected by the bombing of the war and reopened "as it was and where it was" on May 11, 1946. [1] [2] [3] .



It has been located in two buildings. A fire destroyed the first, the old Ducale Theater, on February 25, 1776, after a carnival gala. The ninety owners of the theater boxes asked Archduke Ferdinand of Austria to build a new theater and a temporary one during the works.
The neoclassical architect Giuseppe Piermarini made an initial design that was rejected by Count Firmian, an Austrian governor. A second plan was accepted by Empress Maria Teresa I in 1776.

The new theater was built on the site formerly occupied by the Santa Maria alla Scala church, which gave the theater its name. The church was deconsecrated and demolished, and within two years Pietro Marliani, Pietro Nosetti, and Antonio and Giuseppe Fe completed the construction of the new building. It was inaugurated on August 3, 1778, under the name of Nuovo Regio Ducal Teatro alla Scala, with the opera L'Europa riconosciuta by Salieri.

Like other theaters of the time, La Scala was also a casino.

The original structure was renovated in 1907, when it was changed to the current design. In 1943, during World War II, the bombings seriously damaged the theater. It was rebuilt and re-released on May 11, 1946 with a memorable concert conducted by Arturo Toscanini.

Many famous operas were premiered at La Scala and he had a very special relationship with the composer Giuseppe Verdi. However, for many years the composer did not perform any of his works there, as Verdi accused the orchestra of modifying his music.

Currently the building has a museum which is accessed from the foyer, with an extraordinary collection of paintings, sketches, statues and other documents related to the opera.

The theater was closed between January 19, 2002 and November 2004 for its restoration. This time the project was designed by the architect Mario Botta. During this period the company moved to the Teatro degli Arcimboldi. The restoration was controversial because those who looked after the preservation of the theater feared that the historical details would be lost. The most controversial decision was to demolish the entire backstage area to create a "modern and functional service area, worthy of one of the greatest theaters in the world," as argued. Instead, the philosophy that has guided the restructuring of the theater hall has been to restore La Scala to its original splendor and eliminate all subsequent modifications. Carpets and paintings that concealed the original marble have been removed and, where possible, the 18th century decorations of some historically important palchi have been recovered, such as the azure blue barcaccia of the viceroy. The company is considered satisfied and impressed with the sound quality and structure improvements. In the space that has been added to the back of the stage, more scenery can be stored. The booths were equipped with monitors where the script is presented in English, French or Italian.

For the reopening of the theater, the same opera that was used in its opening was chosen, L'Europa

Music DirectorsEdit

Arturo Toscanini (1898 - 1907).

Tullio Serafin (1908-1914).

Tullio Serafin (1917-1918).

La Scala remained closed between 1918

Powerful and accurate conductor of the Scala of Milan, soloist singers with a strong throat and nice voice, high choir level ( It is no longer a chorus! No!), a set of highly artistic performing arts, etc... It's a wonderful thing.
I highly recommend it. Of course, it was a historic building, including the exterior and interior of the building, and it impressed me like the opera.

It is a magnificent and extraordinary theater. Your visit is very interesting, since you can watch a video explaining the changes that this theater has undergone throughout history. All this enlivened with excellent music. Very interesting the boutique where you can buy vinyls and CDs of exceptional recordings. You can visit a box and from it you can take pictures, naturally without flash. The La Scala museum is also interesting, as it keeps busts, paintings and instruments related to musicians and performers. An essential visit.

Fantastic opera house, lavish interior, Aida was an amazing production!!

Place it does enjoy the music in history, I recommend the guided tour inside to see first hand where singers and musicians have expressed their art.

A historic theater in one of the most beautiful parts of Milan

Theater to visit at least once during a show, a notable example of eighteenth-century theater. For the rest it is more the name than the actual sound quality, found, however, in more modern theaters with better acoustics. The difference between the audience and the rest is in fact enormous, already the second row of a stage considerably diminishes the auditory experience. Prices are often exaggerated, due more to the name than to anything else. If it weren't for various student conventions I would probably never have gone

Spectacular artists. Prepare to feel inspired, enchanted and ridiculously underdressed. ;)

At the level of its reputation for "Don Pascale" directed by Ricardo Chailly! The room is huge and comfortable, and the acoustics are really good, even on the top floor .... Remember to buy your ticket as soon as the rentals open. Gallery seats, even in the first row, are affordable (55 ).

It needs no introduction: it is the theater par excellence in Italy and one of the most renowned in the world.

La Scala in Milan is a magical place, you have to enter it to understand

Magnificent place, the unbeatable acoustics, and the show I attended (El Corsario-ballet) very well put together. The exquisite orchestra

Beautiful museum with vestiges of the theater. Photos and paintings related to the environment. Panoramic view of the theater. You leave satisfied.

La Scala! Nothing more, nothing less. The temple of the planetary lyric.

It is our time of the theatrical arts .... if they had not built that terrible body behind the building I would have given 5 stars. Is it okay to modernize the stage and therefore love behind, but what did it cost to try a style more in line with its history?

Good museum and getting to see the interior of the theater.

A labyrinth of halls and corridors, inside the historical core of the theater, among icons made immortal by portraits, memories, musical instruments, scores, stage clothes. One of the boast of Milan, able to make it famous throughout the world!

His real name is "teatro alla scala". It has been a great honor to work for major musicians, conductors and soloists of the world.
the original name is "teatro alla scala". It has been a great honor for musicians, conductors and soloists of the world.
The last nom d'origine est. Cereals de la grants musiciens.

It is a lovely place !! The temple of music history !!

Wonderful experience. Magical atmosphere for the S. Christmas concert. The orchestra conductor Giovanni Antonini brought the whole soul out of the orchestral and choir. A fantastic orchestra. Thus one could imagine paradise.

Fantastic though it should make more room for the beautiful country artists !!

The teatro has been a place that I always wanted to see, however I couldnt effort visiting one of the concerts. But there is also the possibility of see a public practice. Every now and then the comune di milano offers cards to thier italian learning students. Definitely a great chance to see such a historical building and hear some world class music.

The Teatro alla Scala is one of the most important opera houses in the world both for the history of music and among the orchestral and actors and conductors who have dedicated their lives to art, acoustical uncommon wonderful theater, I invite all those who made a sufficient and mediocre review to visit other theaters and then change the review made to this architectural marvel.

Attending a part of the rehearsals of a work is an interesting and unusual cross-section of the world of opera, a peek behind the scenes of the construction of a great masterpiece
Then when you happen to the Scala is unique!

Very good location. We heard a great opera.
Be careful when buying tickets. If you run very cheap, you will look at the balcony. See me
I had to stand and watched. In the meantime, ticket vendors do not warn about seating arrangement and the arrival of

I always come to look at great works ... surprising acoustics and visuals

the scale is always the best there is nothing to do

Unique, an enchanted place even at the time of the covid.
Unmatched music and orchestra.

Very pretty. Although I imagined him nestled in a large square. The public goes out and has little room to 'alternate'. Italy in general is organized in such a way that to socialize you have to go to a bar. But it is worth seeing even if it is on the outside. I caught it closed, I would have loved to visit it inside.

A bit expensive and very short visit compared to what you can visit.
But this place commands respect and remains the obligatory passage for all lovers of operas.
You can see the scene through a window closed by a plexiglass from a lodge.

Unfortunately, I was very disappointed in the famous Italian scale, for which I only visited Milan. Tosca, which I had the pleasure to watch was exhibited at a high level, However, the carelessness of details took away all the beauty of the performance. From the entrance to the lodge, there is a lack of space to leave clothes. If Scala is aspiring to the world leaders, it should invest a few euros and equip all beds with hangers, not just bye. The second thing is unforgivable is that a member of the orchestra playing the trombone arrange chats with a colleague during the performance sitting at the same time as in a jazz club and not in one of the most famous operas in the world. Sorry, but this gentleman does not understand where he plays and how it affects the overall perception of artists. If you rightly demand the right dress code from the audience, then the opera board should demand adequate manners from the orchestra members with absolute strictness. Negligence to these details meant that my entire trip will be considered unsuccessful and the money spent on him is a very average attraction. I do not recommend. In the near future I was going to Aida to Verona after seeing Tosci I have a serious dilemma whether to go to Italy at all to avoid disappointment.

Beautiful show, comfortable, clean and clean even the bathrooms.

Let's talk about one of the monuments of music and dance at the international level.

Grandissimo!!!!! I have never seen anything like it. Magical place magical night magical dance. Thank you Milano for that.

La Scala in Milan, in Italian Teatro alla Scala (or simply La Scala) in Milan, dating from 1778, is an Italian opera theater.

Along with the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, which dates from the same period, and the Fenice in Venice, built four years later, La Scala is one of Italian opera halls of international renown.

Can t say much as it s so difficult to get visit tour tickets, you might have to consider booking way earlier before you arrive in the city.

Guided tour (1 hour) followed, very interesting and impressive room.