1984 (opera) like an overblown film soundtrack than the meaty orchestration of an opera," the production "effectively conjures up the dispiriting emptiness of Orwell's awful vision. The unusual and inspired choice of a baritone, Simon Keenlyside, for the lead role of Winston, lends the work a darker edge." The Spanish newspaper "La Vanguardia" praised Maazel by stating "the maestro knows a lot of music and he shows it, just as he shows his prowess in orchestral and vocal work." The opera's Royal Opera House engagement was sold out, as was a later engagement at La Scala in Milan, Italy. The production was
Rudy La Scala certification in Venezuela. La Scala produced "The Witch", Ambar's second album in 1980; the same year he also produced "Que Nota" for the singer Stella. In 1983, an album written and produced by La Scala, and performed by Arturo Vázquez was released. The theme song for the 1985 soap opera "Cristal", "Mi Vida Eres Tú", was written and performed by La Scala. "Cristal" and the song became very successful in Latin America and Spain. The song was included in La Scala's album "Volvamos a Vivir", which peaked at number two in the "Billboard" Latin Pop Albums chart in United States.