Maestro Alessandro Siciliani is an acclaimed conductor and composer currently serving as music director of Opera Project Columbus in Ohio. As son of opera legend Francesco Siciliani, Alessandro Siciliani attended rehearsals at La Scala Opera House, which his father managed for many years.
Located in Milan, La Scala Opera House, or Teatro alla Scala, is Italy’s most famous opera house. It was built in the 18th century by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. The opera house endured closures and bombings across two world wars, reopening in 1946.
The 2001 La Scala renovation project was led by architect Mario Botta. After three years and a budget of $67 million, La Scala reopened once more with a production of Antonio Salieri’s Europa riconosciuta, conducted by Riccardo Muti.
La Scala is a historical landmark not only in Italy’s culture, but in the lives of many artists whose careers were launched on its stage. For example, famed violinist Niccolo Paganini made his debut at La Scala, whereas Giuseppe Verdi conducted many of his operas there.
One of La Scala’s most prestigious artists was conductor Arturo Toscanini. It was through his fundraising efforts that he succeeded in reopening the opera house after World War II. He also performed, conducted, and served as music director at La Scala over the course of 40 years.
Located in Milan, La Scala Opera House, or Teatro alla Scala, is Italy’s most famous opera house. It was built in the 18th century by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. The opera house endured closures and bombings across two world wars, reopening in 1946.
The 2001 La Scala renovation project was led by architect Mario Botta. After three years and a budget of $67 million, La Scala reopened once more with a production of Antonio Salieri’s Europa riconosciuta, conducted by Riccardo Muti.
La Scala is a historical landmark not only in Italy’s culture, but in the lives of many artists whose careers were launched on its stage. For example, famed violinist Niccolo Paganini made his debut at La Scala, whereas Giuseppe Verdi conducted many of his operas there.
One of La Scala’s most prestigious artists was conductor Arturo Toscanini. It was through his fundraising efforts that he succeeded in reopening the opera house after World War II. He also performed, conducted, and served as music director at La Scala over the course of 40 years.
