La Scala

La Scala, officially known as Teatro alla Scala, is a historic opera house in Milan, Italy. The theatre is regarded as one of the leading opera and ballet theatres globally and is home to the La Scala Theatre Chorus, La Scala Theatre Ballet, La Scala Theatre Orchestra, and the Filarmonica della Scala orchestra. The theatre also has an associate school, known as the La Scala Theatre Academy, which offers professional training in music, dance, stagecraft, and stage management. The theatre's season opens on 7 December, Saint Ambrose's Day, the feast day of Milan's patron saint. La Scala has a gallery called the loggione, where the less wealthy can watch the performances. The theatre is known for its critical opera aficionados, known as the loggionisti, who can be ecstatic or merciless towards singers' perceived successes or failures