Teatro alla Scala - Milan - Italy
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N 45° 28.035 E 009° 11.389
32T E 514838 N 5034875
In 2005, Teatro alla Scala in Milan received The European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage (Europa Nostra Awards) - Medal.
Waymark Code: WMB6TV
Location: Lombardia, Italy
Date Posted: 04/12/2011
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The Teatro alla Scala was founded, under the auspices of the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, to replace the Royal Ducal Theatre, which was destroyed by fire on 26 February 1776 and had until then been the home of opera in Milan. Designed by the great neoclassical architect Giuseppe Piermarini, La Scala opened on 3 August 1778.
Major restoration and modernisation works of the Theatre began in January 2002.
The Milan City Council approved the project by the architects Mario Botta and Elisabetta Fabbri for the restoration of the Scala Theatre. The renovation by renowned architect Mario Botta proved controversial, as preservationists feared that historic details would be lost. However, the opera company was said to be impressed with improvements to the structure and the sound quality, which was enhanced when the heavy red carpets in the hall were removed. The stage was entirely re-constructed, and an enlarged backstage allows more sets to be stored, permitting more productions.
On 7 December 2004, with Antonio Salieri’s Europa riconosciuta conducted by Riccardo Muti, the restored Scala theatre reopened. The Scala Theatre Museum, newly designed by Pier Luigi Pizzi, returned to Piermarini’s original building.
Award Collection:
EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDS 2005
Number of award plaques:: no
Sites web address: [Web Link]
Type of awarded site: Cultural landscapes
Other type. Please explain: Not listed
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