Teatro alla Scala [Milan]
Teatro Alla Scala
La Scala
Teatro alla Scala
Theatre building in Milan, Italy
bouwwerk in Milaan
Destroyed by fire in 1943 and rebuilt
Built 1776-1778 by Giuseppe Piermarini, on the former site of the demolished church Santa Maria alla Scala. Opened 3 August 1778 with Salieri's Europa riconosciuta. 1807-1814 extension of the stage by L. Canonica. 1857 demolition of neighbour buildings, forming the Piazza della Scala. 1884 electrification. Within the first 150 years of its existence, the theatre was the location of 350 opera world premieres. Destroyed by bombs on 15/16 August 1943 (with only the stagehouse surviving). 1945-1946 rebuilding and alterations. Re-opened 11 May 1946 with a concert conducted by Arturo Toscanini. 2800 seats. 2001-2003 major renovations and modernization of stage technology. Re-opening 7 Dec 2004 with Salieri's Europa riconosciuta. - 1955-1956 installation of a 600-seat theatre, La Piccola Scala, in the left wing of the building by Portaluppi. Opened 20 December 1955 with Cimarosa's Il matrimonio segreto. Closed in 1983.
The Teatro alla Scala in Milan was built between 1776 and 1778 by Italian architect Giuseppe Piermarini. Known simply as La Scala, it is regarded as one of the leading opera and ballet theatres globally.