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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
La Scala is still involved with the Olympics—just not in a full-blown operatic fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 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
Hours before the first Russian missiles were launched at Ukraine, Gergiev was on stage at Milan's La Scala opera house.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025
Upon his graduation he secured a position in the 'cello section of the orchestra at "La Scala."
From Great Singers on the Art of Singing Educational Conferences with Foremost Artists by Cooke, James Francis
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