La Scala

British  

/ la ˈskaːla /

noun

1. the chief opera house in Italy, in Milan (opened 1776)

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Scala, La Cultural  

1. A world-renowned opera house in Milan, Italy; one of the leading opera houses of the world. Its name means “The Stairs” in Italian.

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Example Sentences

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

Hours before the first Russian missiles were launched at Ukraine, Gergiev was on stage at Milan's La Scala opera house.

From BBC

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

"He was one of the greatest Mozart tenors in the world. From La Scala to the Met and Covent Garden. The beauty of his voice, his sensitivity, lyricism and refined musicianship was unsurpassed."

From BBC

The 82-year-old has served as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin State Opera and La Scala in Milan, but is equally well known for his efforts to promote peace through music in the Middle East.

From BBC