On Air Now
Relaxing Evenings with Zeb Soanes 7pm - 10pm
A sensational re-opening
This image appears in the gallery:
La Scala: 15 facts about the great Milan opera house
10. A sensational re-opening
In 1943, during World War II, La Scala was severely damaged by bombing. It was rebuilt and reopened on 11 May 1946, with a memorable concert conducted by Toscanini and featuring a soprano solo by Renata Tebaldi (pictured) which created a sensation.
