La Scala (pronounced
[la
ˈskaːla]; abbreviation in Italian language for the
official name
Teatro alla Scala
[teˈaːtro alla ˈskaːla]) is an opera house in
Milan,
Italy. The theatre was inaugurated on 3 August 1778 and was
originally known as the
Nuovo Regio Ducale Teatro
alla Scala (New Royal-Ducal Theatre alla Scala). The
premiere performance was Antonio Salieri's
Europa riconosciuta.
Most of Italy's greatest operatic artists, and many of the finest
singers from around the world, have appeared at La Scala during the
past 200 years. The theatre is regarded as one of the leading opera
and ballet theatres in the world and is home to the La Scala Theatre
Chorus, La Scala Theatre Ballet and La Scala Theatre Orchestra. The
theatre also has an associate school, known as the La Scala Theatre
Academy (Italian: Accademia Teatro alla Scala),
which offers professional training in music, dance, stage craft and
stage management.
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