Don Quixote Milan – Tickets & Dates

Event Details

Event: Don Quichotte
Alternative English Title: Don Quixote Opera
Composer: Jules Massenet
Venue: Teatro alla Scala
City: Milan, Italy
Dates: 23 May – 14 June 2027
Category: Opera in five acts
Libretto: Henri Caïn
Conductor: Bertrand de Billy
Staging: Damiano Michieletto
Sets: Paolo Fantin
Costumes: Agostino Cavalca
Lights: Alessandro Carletti
Video: Roland Horvath
Choreography: Thomas Wilhelm
Orchestra and Chorus: Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus
Production: Teatro alla Scala New Production
Based on: Opéra de Paris Production

Cast

Dulcinée: Gaëlle Arquez
Don Quichotte: Alex Esposito
Sancho Pança: Giulio Mastrototaro
Pédro: Emy Gazeilles
Rodriguez: Samy Camps
Juan: Didier Pieri
Garcias: Saori Sugiyama

Why Attend Don Quixote Opera at La Scala?

Don Quichotte is one of Massenet’s most elegant and emotional operas, offering a lyrical and deeply human interpretation of the Don Quixote story.

This production is especially important because it marks the arrival of Don Quichotte at Teatro alla Scala in a major new production.

The staging by Damiano Michieletto gives the opera a contemporary psychological dimension, exploring memory, dreams, solitude and the loss of illusion.

For visitors to Milan, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy a French opera masterpiece at La Scala, performed by an international cast and the Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus.

FAQ

Where can I buy Don Quixote Opera Milan tickets?

You can book tickets for Don Quixote Opera in Milan for the 2027 performances at Teatro alla Scala.

When is Don Quichotte performed at Teatro alla Scala?

Don Quichotte runs at Teatro alla Scala from 23 May to 14 June 2027.

Is Don Quichotte the same as Don Quixote?

Yes. Don Quichotte is the French title of Massenet’s opera based on the character known in English as Don Quixote.

Who composed Don Quichotte?

Don Quichotte was composed by Jules Massenet, with a libretto by Henri Caïn.

Who sings Don Quichotte at La Scala in 2027?

The title role is performed by Alex Esposito, with Gaëlle Arquez as Dulcinée and Giulio Mastrototaro as Sancho Pança.

Is this an opera or a ballet?

This event is an opera by Jules Massenet, not the ballet version of Don Quixote.

Is Don Quichotte a good opera to see in Milan?

Yes. It is an excellent choice for opera lovers looking for a rare, emotional and visually powerful French opera at Teatro alla Scala.