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Dominique Meyer Named President of the Teatro Sociale di Como – AsLiCo

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Dominique Meyer has been named the new president of the Teatro Sociale di Como – AsLiCo. The news was announced on May 5 after the board of directors elected Meyer. Meyer was recently the General Director of the Teatro alla Scala. He also ran the Wiener Staatsoper, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Opéra National de Paris, and served as {…}

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Dominique Meyer to Leave Teatro alla Scala in Good Financial Status

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Dominique Meyer is leaving the Teatro alla Scala financially fit in his final season with the company. During the presentation of the 2024-25 season, the superintendent revealed that “he had increased the contributions of sponsors to 38 million euros ($41 million) last year, above pre-pandemic levels.” He also noted that “he had pushed up the daily box office take by 22 {…}

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Dominque Meyer Named Executive Director of Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne

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Dominique Meyer has been appointed executive director of the ⁩Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, effective July 15, 2024. The orchestra’s board of trustees announced the news on July 12. However, the Teatro alla Scala, where Meyer continues as Superintendent released a statement noting that Meyer will continue with the house until the end of his term on Feb. 28, 2025. {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Orchestra Releases Statement in Support of Dominque Meyer

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The Teatro alla Scala’s Orchestra has released a statement urging leaders to give Superintendent Dominique Meyer another two years. In a letter the orchestra said, “At this moment it would be appropriate for the current superintendent and artistic director Dominique Meyer to be able to conclude his term in full capacity to what has already been planned for next season {…}

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Dominque Meyer Named General Manager Of Teatro Alla Scala

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(Credit: Michael Pöhn) The Teatro alla Scala has named Dominique Meyer the new general manager, effective next year. Meyer, who is currently in charge of the Wiener Staatsoper, will take over the position currently held by Alexander Pereira. The decision was made due to Pereira’s controversial use of funds that helped finance the theater. However, the current general manager will stay until {…}

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Valery Gergiev to Return to Italy for Summer Festival

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(Photo by Valeri Guérguiev) Valery Gergiev is set to return to Italy this summer. The Putin-supporter will conduct during the Un’Estate da RE Festival at the Reggia di Caserta. The concert will be held on July 27, 2025, and Gergiev will conduct the Orchestra filarmonica “G. Verdi” di Salerno with soloists from the Mariinsky Theatre. This will mark his first {…}

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The Top Five of the New Season at Teatro alla Scala

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(Photo: Ansa Matteo Corner) This Monday, the long-awaited press conference was held to unveil the Teatro alla Scala’s 2025–26 season. The lineup promises to shine with big names, new productions, and ambitious projects. That’s why we’re bringing you a Top five list of the unmissable highlights of the new season! Number 1: A Bold Opening As tradition dictates, the season {…}

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European Association of Artist Managers Elects New President

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(Photo credit: Borusan Sanat) The European Association of Artist Managers (AEAA) announced Cristina Uruc as it new President. The election took place during the AEAA’s 2025 General Assembly, which was held in Istanbul on May 3–4. Uruc is the manager of Artexim, the agency responsible for organizing the George Enescu International Festival and competition. She has also held roles such {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2024-25 Review: Il nome della rosa (World Premiere)

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(Ph. Brescia – Amisano © Teatro alla Scala) In a suitcase–acquired expressly to transport it due to its weight and size–travels, rehearsal after rehearsal and performance after performance, the score of “Il nome della rosa,” weighing an impressive 15 kilograms. Yet the heft of this voluminous tome is not merely physical but also semiotic: it is the fruit of the {…}