The Milan Scala Orchestra requested on Monday a two-year extension of the contract of the director of the prestigious stage. The musicians hope that Dominique Meyer “can complete his mandate in the full extent of his functions” The government of Giorgia Meloni wants to see an Italian at the head of the institution in place of the Frenchman.

The appointment of Fortunato Ortombina should be submitted to a vote by the board of directors of La Scala scheduled for April 8.