There will be 14 operas in the next season at La Scala, including the return of Bellini's Norma after 48 years and the world premiere of The Name of the Rose from the Umberto Eco novel, according to the roster presented to the opera house's unions by Superintendent Dominique Meyer on Wednesday.
The opening night will see La Forza del Destino conducted byRiccardo Chailly, the musical director who will be on the podiumalso for the reprise of the Weil Triptych and two concerts of the symphonic season.
The presence of Daniele Gatti, who returns to conduct opera (Falstaff) after 7 years and will be on the podium for the Christmas concert and a performance with the Dresder Staatskapelle, will also be strong.
La Scala's season opens on St Ambrose's Day on December 7, Milan's patron saint.
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