Artistic coordinator quits La Scala
OperaThe departure of Dominique Meyer as Sovrintendente has set off a gave of musical chairs on the top floor of La Scala.
First to go is the supremely well-informed André Comploi, Meyer’s right-hand man for the past 17 years in Vienna and Milan. He will be succeeded by Paolo Gavazzeni, a former Scala staffer who is presently artistic director of the television channel Classica HD, broadcast on the Sky television platform, Canale 136.
I’m sure Andre Comploi has a great career ahead of him. Great guy!
Andre is a lovely man, and I am sure he’s going to be with us all for a long time.
I’ve known Paolo since we were ‘young dogs’ together at Covent Garden. He trained as a pianist and conductor, has a very good knowledge of repertoire and speaks about opera with great charm and passion.
Paolo Gavazzeni who?
17 years is a long time to be #2. Is Mr. Comploi interested in having his own thing? Will he look for a company/house of his own? Or does he prefer to operate with the freedom that not being in the spotlight bring?
That is NOT André in the photo!
Yes, it’s Paolo Gavazzeni.