In November 2026, Teatro alla Scala will be the setting for a major milestone in the Italian musical landscape. Under the direction of its Music Director Riccardo Chailly , the house presents Anton Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 9 in D minor. The highlight of this performance is the Italian premiere of the work including the reconstructed final movement. In the historic atmosphere of La Scala, Bruckner’s unfinished legacy will be heard in a form that comes as close as possible to his final monumental vision.
An Unfinished Giant Completed: The Italian Premiere
Anton Bruckner worked on his 9th Symphony until his death in 1896, dedicating it “to the beloved God.” For a long time, the work was performed only in three movements, with the Adagio understood as a transcendental, peaceful farewell. However, Bruckner left behind extensive sketches for a massive fourth movement—a finale intended to weave together all the themes of the symphony.
This concert utilizes the edition by Leopold Nowak, supplemented by the completion of the Finale by N. Samale, J.A. Phillips, B.-G. Cohrs, and G. Mazzucca (revised by J.A. Phillips). This scholarly reconstruction allows the audience to experience Bruckner’s symphonic architecture in its full, four-movement glory for the first time in Italy.
Riccardo Chailly, a distinguished expert in the Austro-German symphonic tradition, leads the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala through this complex score. From the mystical primal sounds of the first movement to the demonic Scherzo and the radiant, now-reconstructed Finale, this evening promises to be a spiritual and intellectual journey to the outer limits of symphonic music.
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Music trip to Milan for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the Symphony Concert with Riccardo Chailly. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro alla Scala on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars. You can select between Essential and Superior Package.
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From November 16 to 20, 2026, Teatro alla Scala presents a top-tier symphonic event. Riccardo Chailly leads the La Scala Orchestra in Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 9. For the first time in Italy, the work will be performed including the scholarly reconstructed Finale (Samale/Phillips/Cohrs/Mazzucca). Experience Bruckner's gigantic swan song in its full four-movement form.
From November 16 to 20, 2026, Teatro alla Scala presents a top-tier symphonic event. Riccardo Chailly leads the La Scala Orchestra in Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 9. For the first time in Italy, the work will be performed including the scholarly reconstructed Finale (Samale/Phillips/Cohrs/Mazzucca). Experience Bruckner's gigantic swan song in its full four-movement form.
From November 16 to 20, 2026, Teatro alla Scala presents a top-tier symphonic event. Riccardo Chailly leads the La Scala Orchestra in Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 9. For the first time in Italy, the work will be performed including the scholarly reconstructed Finale (Samale/Phillips/Cohrs/Mazzucca). Experience Bruckner's gigantic swan song in its full four-movement form.
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