A new film telling the story of one of the world's great opera houses, Teatro alla Scala, will be released in cinemas across the UK on May 26, 2016. Called Teatro alla Scala – The Temple of Wonders the film leads the viewer through the main historical, musical, social and political events in La Scala’s 238-year history. 

In the Gramophone exclusive extract from the film below a young Luciano Pavarotti sings – beautifully and movingly – in a performance of Verdi's Requiem, conducted by Herbert von Karajan, at La Scala in 1967:

The official trailer for Teatro alla Scala – The Temple of Wonders can be enjoyed below. The film is released by Picturehouse Entertainment for one night only on May 26. Find out where the film is playing near you at discoverarts.co.uk. Tickets will be available to book from March 19.