Singer

The opera that Claude Debussy created from Maurice Maeterlinck’s symbolist drama stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of musical theatre. The stage of La Scala recalls productions of exceptional significance: from Victor de Sabata’s conducting in 1948 and 1953, to Herbert von Karajan’s in 1962, and the legendary staging by Antoine Vitez with Claudio Abbado on the podium in 1986, while Georges Prêtre conducted the productions in 1973, 1977, and 2005. In such a prestigious interpretative history, we find the return of Maxime Pascal’s fresh and insightful artistry – one of today’s most compelling French conductors, who has led major contemporary works at La Scala – and the La Scala debut of Romeo Castellucci, a renowned Italian stage director. As one of Italy’s most influential directors—regularly invited to major European theatres and festivals—Castellucci brings a vision of theatre that is both sacred and visionary, deeply rooted in art history, and promises a profound encounter with the symbolism of Debussy’s work.

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Pelléas et Mélisande

Teatro alla Scala

It tells the story of the Cretan king Idomeneo from Greek mythology, who, after returning from the Trojan War, has to choose between the life of his son Idamante and the welfare of his people. Salvation from the dilemma comes through the love between Idamante and the Trojan king's daughter Ilia, who lives on Crete as a prisoner of war.

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Bernard Richter

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 1, 2026

Beethoven - Symphonies No. 8 and No. 9 · Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Past events

Apr 30 - May 9, 2026

Pelléas et Mélisande ·

16 - 25 Jan, 2026

Idomeneo, rè di Creta · Wiener Staatsoper

Future and recently performed repertoire

Idomeneo in Idomeneo, ré di Creta by Mozart

Wiener Staatsoper

Singer in Symphony No. 8 by Beethoven

Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Singer in Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven

Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

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