In the 1999–2000 season, Teatro alla Scala (Milan) presented Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites in Robert Carsen’s production with sets by Michael Levine, conducted by Riccardo Muti. As part of the Accademia collaboration that season, baritone Piero Terranova took part in the production alongside the La Scala forces.
Opera • Francis Poulenc
Teatro alla Scala, Milan (Italy) • Season 1999–2000
About the Opera.
Composed in 1956, Dialogues des Carmélites follows Blanche de la Force and
the Carmelite nuns of Compiègne during the French Revolution, culminating in their
martyrdom. Poulenc’s score blends devotional austerity with searing lyricism.
Performance Summary.
La Scala’s 1999–2000 season featured Robert Carsen’s acclaimed staging with
Michael Levine’s designs and Riccardo Muti conducting. Baritone
Piero Terranova participated via the Accademia del Teatro alla Scala
collaboration (ensemble/cover duties typical of academy projects).
Production Details
| Season |
1999–2000 |
| Venue |
Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy |
| Work |
Dialogues des Carmélites |
| Composer |
Francis Poulenc |
| Conductor |
Riccardo Muti |
| Stage Director |
Robert Carsen |
| Set Designer |
Michael Levine |
| Costume Designer |
Falk Bauer |
| Choreography / Movement |
Philippe Giraudeau |
| Credit |
Andrea Tamoni |
| Piero Terranova |
Baritone – Accademia participation |
Notes: Exact performance dates and count are not listed in the provided source; entry reflects season-level documentation and Accademia participation.
