Milan's La Scala announced in May that Chung will take the post when current director Riccardo Chailly's contract ends in late 2026. Chung is the first Asian and second non-Italian to hold the ...

The historic La Scala opera house in Italy has announced that renowned South Korean conductor Chung Myung-Whun will take over in 2027 and serve as music director until 2030.

Boxes in La Scala opera house in Milan, Italy. Milan's La Scala announced in May that Chung will take the post when current director Riccardo Chailly's contract ends in late 2026. Chung is the ...

In a statement, La Scala described Chung as one of the most beloved artists among the Milanese public. Since 1989, Chung has conducted 141 concerts with La Scala. Chung told a recent press ...