Legendary opera house, La Scala is more than just a stage— it’s a dream factory. And this year, over the course of four intensive months, 900 people will work relentlessly to incarnate Verdi’s opera masterpiece, ‘‘The Force of Destiny”. Under the masterful eyes of director Léo Muscato, we will follow set designer Federica Parolini, as her sketches evolve into towering architectural marvels crafted by dedicated artisans. In the costume workshop, Silvia Peroni and her team weave magic with fabric and thread through their expert hands. Then, a stellar international cast of virtuosos arrives in Milan, ready to fill La Scala’s hallowed halls with their soaring voices. But with the clock ticking, and expectations going through the roof, tensions unfold like an opera of its own. As Milan holds its breath for the legendary Prima on the 7th of December, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will they be ready in time for curtain rise?
Production
Federica's sketches becoming actual buildings — no CGI, just craftsmen.
Direction
Bonnefont finds opera in the arguments, not just the arias.
Costume
Silvia's team making fabric look like it has a PhD.
Director
Anissa Bonnefont
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
La Scala's Prima is Italy's Met Gala meets Super Bowl — televised, contentious, and politically loaded.
Verdi hated 'Force of Destiny' initially, rewrote it twice, and died still side-eyeing it — fitting for this production's chaos.
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