La Scala
noun
the chief opera house in Italy, in Milan (opened 1776)
La Scala
British
/ la ˈskaːla /
noun
Scala, La
Cultural
Example Sentences
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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
Underworked goalie Aerin Frankel may be more bored than the folks sitting through that five-hour armageddon opera at La Scala.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
"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 ● Jun. 30, 2025
The actor could bring her own preternatural poise, and she could wear sumptuous costumes in extravagant settings — even on the stage of La Scala in Milan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
La Scala is said to have possessed one hundred and thirty churches, a statement which seems incredible to-day, even if the outlying towns of Pontone and Minuto be included in the number.
From Naples Past and Present by Norway, Arthur H.
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