Italian ballet legend Carla Fracci dies at 84 in Milan
Carla Fracci, the legendary Italian prima ballerina assoluta, passed away today at the age of 84 in Milan following a prolonged struggle with cancer. A wake is scheduled for tomorrow at Teatro alla Scala, where she served as prima ballerina starting in 1958. Born Carolina Fracci on August 20, 1936, she completed her studies at La Scala Ballet School in 1954. She made her public debut in 1955 and achieved the title of prima ballerina in 1958, performing internationally alongside Rudolf Nureyev. Married to director Beppe Menegatti since 1964, she had one son, Francesco. Fracci was also a choreographer, teacher, and appeared on Italian television. Culture Minister Dario Franceschini and La Scala Superintendent Dominique Meyer honored her legacy, emphasizing her influence on the world of dance.
Key facts
- Carla Fracci died today at age 84 in Milan after a long battle with cancer.
- She was born Carolina Fracci in Milan on August 20, 1936.
- She entered La Scala Ballet School in 1946 and graduated in 1954.
- She became prima ballerina at La Scala in 1958.
- She was named 'prima ballerina assoluta' by the New York Times.
- Her legendary partner was Rudolf Nureyev.
- She was married to director Beppe Menegatti since 1964, with whom she had a son, Francesco.
- A wake will be held tomorrow in the foyer of Teatro alla Scala.
Entities
Artists
- Carla Fracci
- Rudolf Nureyev
- Beppe Menegatti
- Maria Taglioni
- Leonard Bernstein
- Luchino Visconti
- Maria Callas
- Violette Verdy
- Renato Castellani
- Mauro Bolognini
- Isabelle Huppert
- Bruno Ganz
- Gianmaria Volontè
- Dario Franceschini
- Dominique Meyer
- Manuel Legris
- Cecilia Gasdia
- Francesco Giambrone
- Moni Ovadia
- Marcello Corvino
- Luciana Novaro
- Mario Pistoni
- Micha van Hoecke
- James Urbain
- Oriella Dorella
- Ekaterina Maksimova
- Lawrence Rhodes
- Vladimir Vassiliev
- Luciana Savignano
- Gheorghe Iancu
- Giuseppe Picone
- Roberto Bolle
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Béjart
- Fokine
- Ivanov
- Balanchine
- Massine
- MacMillan
- Cranko
- Martinez
- Gai
- Dell'Ara
- Bouy
- Alfred Rodrigues
- Anna Anni
- Ludwig Durst
- Tiziano Mietto
- Bruno Vescovo
- Jacqueline De Min
- Aurora Benelli
- Carlo Goldoni
- Baldassarre Galuppi
- Francesco
Institutions
- Teatro alla Scala
- La Scala Ballet School
- New York Times
- Arena di Verona
- Fondazione Arena di Verona
- Teatro Massimo di Palermo
- Fondazione Teatro Massimo di Palermo
- Teatro Comunale di Ferrara
- Fondazione Teatro Comunale di Ferrara
- Teatro Filarmonico
- Palazzo Ducale di Mantova
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Verona
- Palermo
- Ferrara
- Mantua