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The old opera houses, places like La Fenice and Milan’s La Scala, have long played an outsize role in public life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
At age 92, his first opera "Fin de partie" premiered at Milan's famous La Scala in late 2018.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
While seeking acting jobs, the trade publication reported, Tana started as a dishwasher at the Villa Capri restaurant in Hollywood, before eventually becoming the maitre d’ at La Scala in Beverly Hills.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025
Born in Cilfynydd in Rhondda Cynon Taf, he performed for the first time with the Welsh National Opera in 1963 and went on to sing at world famous La Scala in Milan.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
At one time, when she was singing at La Scala, in Milan, she was suffering from a slight hoarseness.
From Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday by Lahee, Henry C.
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