This chapter explores the restoration of Milan's culture via the Royal House of Austria, focusing on Empress Maria Teresa's influence and architect Giuseppe Pimarini's role in creating Teatro La Scala. It concludes with insights into the theater's grand opening and the significance of its inaugural opera, 'Europa Revealed.'
This 2014 episode covers the Teatro alla Scala, one of the most renowned opera houses in the world. It's Italy's crown jewel of the arts, and even if you have only a passing knowledge of opera, odds are, you know a name connected to the history of this legendary cultural hub.
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