Die Walküre, Teatro alla Scala
December 7th is the day of the Saint Patron of Milan, Sant'Ambrogio, and it is also the opening of the season at La Scala Theatre. In all these years the ladies evening gowns have reflected the times, booming economy, austerity, times of peace, times of turmoil. I have seen decades of luxurious furs and evening gowns, years of rebellion around 1968, followed by years of austerity and understatement, today, from the images, I can see more sparkles than last year, the world wide financial crisis is starting to recede?
Letizia Moratti, mayor of Milan (gown by Armani as usual)
and the La Scala superintendent Stephane Lissner.
and the La Scala superintendent Stephane Lissner.
Laura Teso and husband
Marquise Marta Brivio Sforza
Actress Elena Santarelli
Countess Marta Marzotto
Actress Valeria Marini
Queen of Alta Moda (High Fashion) Raffaella Curiel
Michela Vittoria Brambilla, minister of Tourism
TV stars Sabrina Negri and Alessandro Cecchi Paone
Banker Corrado Passera and wife
Applause for everyone but... outside the theatre police had to battle protesters against cultural budget cuts, mainly University students gathered outside but soon dispersed by the police.
Horse mounted carabinieri
15 policemen were injuried during the attack.
Life is always full of contrasts.
Photography by Milestone Media, Photoviews, Balestra, La Presse.
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