photo by Charlotte Oswald
The new sovrintendente at La Scala, Alexander Pereira, has bought for his first season with the Milanese theatre, seven productions from the Salzburg Festival, where he is currently playing out his last season as its director.
The affair, first reported in the Austrian press, came as a surprise to Milan’s Mayor, Giuliano Pisapia, who is Chairman on the Board of Directors at Teatro alla Scala:
I learned of the affair from the press. I’m amazed . I have asked for all the necessary documentation and then will discuss the matter at the next meeting with the board of directors.
That meeting is in two days time, Monday 14 April.
La Repubblica newspaper reported that some board members are saying that as Pereira’s contract doesn’t start until 1 October he has no power to start buying and selling.… [continue reading]
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