Time often plays a role in operatic plots, but this year several productions have timepieces onstage.
Category: La Scala Opera House (Milan, Italy)
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Maria Callas and Her Gems Return to the Opera Spotlight
The centennial of Maria Callas’s birth is inspiring renewed interest in the singer’s dramatic life and jewelry collection.
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When La Scala Is Sold Out, You Can Still Get In (Online)
The opera house’s new streaming service provides live and on-demand performances, as well as extras like backstage glimpses and educational programs.
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Dvorak’s Opera ‘Rusalka’ Prepares to Debut at La Scala in Milan
The opera by Antonin Dvorak about a water nymph’s journey into the human world, first performed in 1901, is making its debut at La Scala in June.
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How an Architect Gave La Scala a 21st-Century Update
Mario Botta, who just finished leading a second round of updates to the 18th-century opera house in Milan, discussed his work and his inspiration.
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Virginia Zeani, Versatile and Durable Soprano, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Music:A noted Violetta in Verdi’s “La Traviata,” she had an equally noted second act as a singing teacher when her performing career ended.
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A Conductor’s Battle With a Classical Music Gender Barrier
The New York Times – Music:Claire Gibault has spent a lifetime fighting sexism and forging a path in a male-dominated profession. Her next targets: pay gaps and age discrimination.