“Conductor Alan Gilbert proved to be one of the greatest assets of this performance. Well-known for his advocacy for contemporary works, Gilbert led Teatro alla Scala Chorus and Orchestra in a clear and confident reading. He never shied away from highlighting the ‘film music’ aspect of the score nor from milking the big moments while still supporting the singers.
It was a night where everything fell into place, making it truly unforgettable. As it was my first time at La Scala, I was kinda hoping to see the famous La Scala ‘reception’. However, with a performance this good, I guess nobody in the audience felt the need to find faults with it, and they cheered enthusiastically everyone on stage, including the production team.”