La Scala
teatro alla Scala · 밀라노
opera house in Milan, Italy
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:49
Welcome to the Teatro alla Scala, a name that resonates through the history of classical music as the world’s premier opera house. Established in 1778, this institution was built on the site of the former church of Santa Maria…
Listen in the app2The Main Auditorium — A Social and Political Arena1:55
Stepping into the main auditorium, the platea and the tiers of boxes, you are entering the social heart of 19th-century Milan. In the early days of the theater, the performance on stage was often considered secondary to the…
Listen in the app3The Palco Reale — The Pinnacle of Prestige1:37
At the center of the auditorium, commanding the most prestigious view of the stage, is the Palco Reale, or Royal Box. This massive space is equivalent in width to three standard boxes and spans two tiers in height, making it an…
Listen in the app4The Backstage 'City' — A Seven-Story Labyrinth1:40
Behind the opulent curtain of the main stage lies a hidden world that is described as a 'city within a city'. The backstage area of La Scala consists of seven floors of corridors, dressing rooms, rehearsal halls, and workshops. …
Listen in the app5The Sala Cecchetti and the Inclined Stage Secret1:33
Deep within the backstage complex is the Sala Cecchetti, the largest of the theater's dance rehearsal halls. A fascinating and little-known detail about this room—and indeed the main stage itself—is that the floor is slightly…
Listen in the app6The Museo Teatrale — A Treasure Trove of Artifacts1:44
To truly grasp the heritage of this institution, one must visit the Museo Teatrale alla Scala, located adjacent to the opera house. Opened in the early 20th century, the museum serves as a cultural repository for the artifacts…
Listen in the app7The Resonant Dome and the Great Chandelier1:36
One of the most remarkable secrets of La Scala's acoustic perfection lies above the ceiling of the auditorium. Hidden from view is a massive wooden structure in the shape of a cupola, which acts as a gigantic resonance chamber. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections: The Enduring Spirit of La Scala1:56
Our journey through the Teh-ah-tro al-lah Skah-lah comes to a close back where we began, in the heart of Milan. We have explored the grand auditorium, the secret world of the Royal Box, the technical marvels of the stage, and the…
Listen in the app9Closing1:23
As you conclude your exploration of Teatro alla Scala, you are left with the impression of a theater that is as much a living organism as it is a building. From the social echoes of the 19th-century boxes to the state-of-the-art…
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What is La Scala?
La Scala is a place in 밀라노 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 밀라노 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 15 min 13 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4675, 9.1892 |
| Last updated |
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