La Scala

Also known as New Royal-Ducal Theatre at La Scala, Milan Scala, Scala, La Scala Theatre

opera house in Milan, Italy

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La Scala is one of the world's most famous opera houses, located in Milan, Italy. It is renowned for its architectural significance and its role as a prestigious venue for opera, ballet, and classical music performances.

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Official name: Teatro alla Scala
Official website: www.teatroallascala.org/en/index.html
Image: 20110725 Milano La Scala 5507.jpg

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Commons category: Teatro alla Scala
Commons gallery: Teatro alla Scala (Milan)
maximum capacity: 1827
date of official opening: 1778-08-03
floors above ground: 12
floors below ground: 4
inception: 1778-08-03
native label: Teatro alla Scala
street address: Via Filodrammatici 2, Milano
social media followers: 125000

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La Scala ( UK: /læ ˈskɑːlə/, US: /lɑː -/, Italian: [la ˈskaːla]; officially Teatro alla Scala [teˈaːtro alla ˈskaːla], lit. 'Theatre at the Scala') is a historic opera house in Milan, Italy. The theatre was inaugurated on 3 August 1778 and was originally known as il Nuovo Regio Ducale Teatro alla Scala (lit. 'the New Royal Ducal Theatre at the Scala', which previously was a church). 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. The theatre is regarded as being one of the leading opera and ballet theatres globally. It is home to the La Scala Theatre Chorus, La Scala Theatre Ballet, La Scala Theatre Orchestra, and the Filarmonica della Scala 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, stagecraft, and stage management.