ROME (AP) — Milan’s La Scala, one of the world’s most prestigious and historic opera houses, has named Fortunato Ortombina as its new director, ending months of political controversy. He will step into the post in September at the famed Teatro alla Scala. The city’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, made the announcement on Tuesday after the opera house’s board of directors finalized Ortombina’s appointment. La Scala’s new leader, currently the general manager at Venice’s opera house La Fenice, takes over from Dominque Meyer, who has been at the helm of Milan’s opera since 2020. Meyer will remain in his current position until Aug. 1, 2025, while Ortombina will act as the director-designate until fully taking over. Ortombina’s appointment comes as Italy’s far-right government of Premier Giorgia Meloni is trying to promote Italian nationals for leadership positions, favoring them over foreigners for major cultural posts. |
Fire in truck carrying lithium ion batteries leads to 3An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damageMeta's newest AI model beats some peers. But its ampedMan fleeing cops in western Michigan dies after unmarked cruiser hits himUN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in casesSluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March with mortgage rates risingColumbia University: Police arrest protesters who had set up proWomen share the infuriating behaviour that made them start to rethink their relationshipsWith Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draftQuentin Tarantino SCRAPS plans for his final film The Movie Critic which had Brad Pitt set to star