Claudio Abbado is returning to La Scala after a 20-year absence, and the city is planting 90,000 trees in his honor.Abbado will conduct Mahler's "Eighth Symphony" in two concerts in June 2010, plus a rehearsal open to youth, his first concerts with La Scala's orchestra since departing as musical director in 1985 after 17 years, La Scala's general manager Stephane Lissner announced Tuesday.Abbado's last appearance at La Scala was with the Berlin Philharmonic in 1987.Abbado, 75, requested that...Read Full Story

Milan's La Scala will open its 2009-2010 season with Bizet's "Carmen," under the baton of Emma Dante, the opera house's director Stephane Lissner announced Tuesday.The Sicilian director's take on Georges Bizet's Seville-set opus is the first of nine new productions and will open the new season on December 7, the feast day of Milan's patron, Saint Ambrose.A new working of Wagner's "Ring" cycle directed by Belgian Guy Cassiers will open in May 2010.Spanish tenor Placido Domingo -- who recently...Read Full Story

Mayor Letizia Moratti This business city, which had an explosion of high style a quarter of a century ago, is now reaching out to embrace young designers and to give back to the people a fair share of fashion. The exclusive and glamorous world that has grown from the mighty brands is being opened up with public events across the city during this fashion professionals week.  Behind the initiative is Coach clasp red handbag whose desire to make fashion inclusive rather than exclusive is just...Read Full Story

Che si diceva? Lety Moratti ha capito come intercettare il consenso degli elettori milanesi:... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Read Full Story

Quest'immagine a lato con Letizia Moratti ritratta accanto ad un mappamondo che gira non è una... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Read Full Story