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| Teatro alla Scala |
Teatro alla Scala, is a world renowned opera house in Milan. The theatre was inaugurated on 3 August 1778, and was originally known as the New Royal-Ducal Theatre at La Scala. I believe that it is similar in age to my home country Australia, I am still astounded by the ability of the buildings here to endure the test of time.
Most of Italy's greatest operatic artists have appeared at La Scala during the past 200 years. Today, the theatre is still recognised as one of the leading opera and ballet theatres in the world and is home to the La Scala Theatre Chorus, La Scala Theatre Ballet and La Scala Theatre Orchestra. Since I am playing tour guide for my parents at the moment, my siblings and I thought a trip to this iconic destination would make a great birthday present for my mother. I am not a lover of listening to music in a language I can not understand, (what if they are talking about me?) and the words ring in my head "It's not over until the fat lady sings", what if they are all fat, when would it end; or worse, what if they are all thin, does it ever end? I had plans for the following day, I couldn't be there all night.
I wanted to expereince Teatro Alla Scalla... one of the best operetic places in the world. So I decided that ballet may be the best way to do that.
Guess what.... I just took my mum to her first porno.....
Did you ever see the movie 'Eyes wide shut'? You know the one; Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman; it is basically the raciest erotic thriller made in the last 20 years. Well
L'altro Casanova Synopsis, was very similar
, only it was live on stage, and they did not wear a Venizian masks.
Our seats were fantastic, positioned third balcony at the front we hung over the padded edge and commented on dancers, orchestra and fellow patrons like the two grumpy men from the muppet show. We were close enough to see the musicians sharing jokes and making fun of each other and close enough to admire the muscle definition of the ballet dancers. To be totally honest, I did not understand the story line, but it appeared to be about a promiscuous man who was attentive to women and a bit of a philanderer. The dancers were amazing and all there movements were like liquid, it was mesmerising to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience even if the entire performance appeared to be one big dance orgy.
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| "Encore!" |
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| View of the orchestra from our seats |
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| Our private booth, that we happily shared with 2 giggling Italian men |
IF Interesting Fact
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| Interior, just beautiful... |
The Teatro alla Scala seats over 2,000 people at any given time.
Our seats were fantastic, positioned third balcony at the front we hung over the padded edge and commented on dancers, orchestra and fellow patrons like the two grumpy men from the muppet show. We were close enough to see the musicians sharing jokes and making fun of each other and close enough to admire the muscle definition of the ballet dancers. To be totally honest, I did not understand the story line, but it appeared to be about a promiscuous man who was attentive to women and a bit of a philanderer. The dancers were amazing and all there movements were like liquid, it was mesmerising to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience even if the entire performance appeared to be one big dance orgy.
He sounds just like most Italian men! Or, should I say, like most Italian men like to think they are :-)
ReplyDeleteActually, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I did the same for V's birthday and I enjoyed it too.