Bolshoi stars shine on La Scala stage
Published: 09 January, 2008, 07:00
Moscow's famous Bolshoi Theatre orchestra, choir and ballet are touring Europe. The first two have been playing on the newly restored stage of Milan's La Scala Opera House, and the Bolshoi’s opera is also on its way to Milan. Meanwhile the ballet has been
The tour is a part of a cultural exchange between the two legendary theatres – La Scala and Bolshoi.
La Scala will pay a return visit to Russia in two years’ time. It’s scheduled to have its first performance on the celebrated Moscow stage once renovation work has been completed.
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