La Scala's 'Lady Macbeth' Gala: Standing Ovation & Protests
Update: 2025-12-08
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Lady Macbeth Premiere at La Scala: A Night of Triumph and ProtestThe prestigious La Scala opera house in Milan hosted a triumphant premiere of Dmitry Shostakovichs Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, receiving a twelve-minute standing ovation. American soprano Sara Jakubiak, making her La Scala debut, was praised for her powerful portrayal of Katerina. Conductor Riccardo Chailly also received acclaim, marking his final December seventh gala premiere. However, the evening was not without protest, with smaller demonstrations for peace and larger ones advocating for Palestinian freedom and anti-colonialism. Despite the controversy, La Scalas new general manager, Fortunato Ortombina, defended the choice to stage Russian works, emphasizing the power of music to transcend ideological conflict.
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