Behind the scenes at La Scala in Milan
Zeinab Badawi travels to La Scala in Milan, one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, where top singers like the thrilling Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva perform in starring roles. But what audiences do not see is the army of talent backstage who make sure that everything is right on the night.
Zeinab goes behind the scenes and visits the vast workshop attached to La Scala Theatre where technical teams work painstakingly and patiently to deliver amazing sets, backdrops, costumes, and props. We also hear from Sonya Yoncheva and her conductor husband Domingo Hindoyan about how getting the relationship right between conductor and singer is critical to any opera’s success. The magic and art of opera is when it all comes together on opening night.
