Myung-whun Chung Appointed as Music Director of La Scala
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Korean conductor Myung-whun Chung has been appointed as the music director of La Scala, Milan's prestigious opera house, marking the first time in its 247-year history that an Asian conductor has held the position. The announcement came as a surprise since it was previously expected that an Italian conductor would take over the role. Chung has a long-standing relationship with La Scala, having conducted several opera performances and concerts there. His appointment coincides with the recent changes in leadership at La Scala and his previous connection to the Venetian opera house La Fenice. Chung's appointment is part of broader efforts to strengthen the theater's leadership amidst the health challenges faced by current director Riccardo Chailly.
