La Scala

/ la ˈskaːla /

noun

1. the chief opera house in Italy, in Milan (opened 1776)

Scala, La

1. A world-renowned opera house in Milan , Italy ; one of the leading opera houses of the world. Its name means “The Stairs” in Italian.

Example Sentences

“And we ended at La Scala with everyone. So I had a little time to get my nerve. But this is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I was terrified.”

From Salon

On her wall is a picture of La Scala opera house in Milan.

From Seattle Times

The new season also features a world premiere of “In the Name of the Rose,’’ a new opera by Francesco Filidei based on Umberto Eco’s novel commissioned by La Scala and the Paris Opera.

From Seattle Times

He has not said if he would accept the extension, but his news conference had all the trappings of a farewell, including two rows of institutional well-wishers like Italy’s senator-for-life Liliana Segre, who started going to La Scala as a girl, and union representatives.

From Seattle Times

He is leaving La Scala with 132.7 million euros in cash, compared with 109 million euros in 2018.

From Seattle Times