#la scala seaso opening

[frc-ambaradan]

Today's St. Ambrose, patron of Milan, and as per tradition is also the day on which La Scala's season opens.

Double Duck - Prima della Prima (2008)

Originally called "Nuovo Regio Ducal Teatro Alla Scala" (New Royal Ducal Alla Scala Theatre), it was inaugurated on 3rd August 1778 after the old Ducal Theatre was completely destroyed by a fire. To make space for the new building, the church of Santa Maria alla Scala was demolished and the new theatre built in its place (hence the name).

Alla Scala Theatre is the main italian opera theatre and one of the most illustrious in the world.

Topolino #2767 cover

For many years now, the season opening of La Scala is broadcasted live on national tv main channel (yes, we get 3 hours non stop opera on the state tv channel 1... so what?), this year's gonna be "Boris Godunov"... and I've gotta go 'cause it's starting!!! :D