The Accademia in search of a straw hat: Il cappello di paglia di Firenze at La Scala

The Italian director makes his long-awaited Italian operatic debut at the Teatro alla Scala in a production which perfectly mirrors Debussy’s most enigmatic creation.

Visually enchanting and meticulously staged, this centenary revival confirms Livermore's production as a modern classic. 

Shostakovich's brutal tale of sex, murder and madness storms La Scala's opening night, with Riccardo Chailly leading his final season premiere as Music Director. 

Alexander Soddy leads a great cast in a clever, supremely entertaining new production in Milan.

Julie Fuchs and Juan Diego Flórez give life to the refreshing and funny take of Laurent Pelly’s classic production, under the baton of Evelino Pidò.