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Discover the Great Music Tradition of Lombardy

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/18/2016 - 00:00

As we continue our coverage of Lombardy, ITALY Magazine’s featured region this November, we take a look at its notable music tradition. You may not be aware…

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La Scala Opens 2014/2015 Season

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 12/07/2014 - 01:00

Music and opera lovers are looking forward to the opening of La Scala's season, scheduled for tonight. Traditionally, the season opens on 7 December, which…

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Art and Concert Series Kicks Off in Milan

by Anonymous (not verified) | Sun, 09/21/2014 - 02:30

More than 200 concerts, plays and exhibitions have been organized in Milan to mark ��ý's semester in the European Union presidency, which began July 1. The…

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Flashmob by La Scala’s Philharmonic Orchestra

Flashmob in Milan by La Scala’s Philharmonic Orchestra

by Katia Amore | Thu, 05/22/2014 - 04:40

La Scala’s Philharmonic Orchestra took Milano by storm with a flashmob in Piazza Castello playing Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du printemps to promote…

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Teatro Alla Scala: Milan’s Top Opera House

by Carol King | Sat, 03/01/2014 - 02:30

The anticipation surrounding the opening night of the annual opera season at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala opera house reaches fever pitch by late autumn.…

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La Scala Presents Its Annual Christmas Concert

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 12/21/2013 - 05:00

Tonight at 8 pm, Daniel Harding will conduct the Orchestra and Chorus of Milan’s Teatro alla Scala in its annual Christmas concert. The orchestra will perform…

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La Scala Theatre Launches 2013/2014 Season

by Anonymous (not verified) | Fri, 12/06/2013 - 04:00

La Scala Theatre’s 2013/2014 season opens in Milan on December 7 with La Traviata. The new season includes 16 productions: 10 operas and 6 ballets. Seven opera…

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What's On in ��ý Winter 2013: Art, Festivals and Music

by Carol King | Fri, 11/29/2013 - 05:06

Your guide to what’s on in ��ý this winter, from art shows and sports events, to festivals and concerts. ARTS La Madonna di Foligno in Milan…

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The Pope’s Top Ten Favorites in Art, Cinema, Literature and Music

by Carol King | Mon, 10/07/2013 - 07:00

Carol King examines some of Pope Francis’ favourite things as revealed in a recent interview and discovers many of them are Italian. Pope Francis’ love of…

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Homage to Verdi: Othello

by John Bensalhia | Fri, 09/27/2013 - 08:00

BACKGROUND Having enjoyed a hugely successful career, by the early 1870s, Verdi felt that the time was right to take retirement. Verdi's publisher disagreed…