Milano Malpensa as a stage for a Donizetti opera
What was right in Switzerland is cheap in Milan: for one evening, Malpensa Airport will become an opera stage - for Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore. On September 17, the Scala ensemble led by conductor Fabio Luisi will perform Donizetti's opera in the midst of airport operations.
In Malpensa, Adina and Nemorino (sung by Vittorio Grigolo) flirt in the airport restaurant Rossopomodoro. For one evening, Adina is the owner and Nemorino is the waiter. Dulcamara is flown in and, with a bit of luck, we see him land in his own plane. The chorus moves between restaurant, sky lounge and security gate. Presenters Annette Gerlach and Neri Marcorè will accompany the performance.
The performance can be seen on the cultural channel Arte Concert on the same day. In addition, the new 360° technology will be available from the beginning of September, inviting viewers to take a panoramic view of Milan, La Scala and the airport. A very elaborately produced 360° video will show viewers a best of the opera event a good two weeks after the performances.
A few years ago, Swiss television (including with Vittorio Grigolo) realized similar productions in Zurich's main railway station, in a suburb of Bern and in the center of Basel.
