La Scala's GM speaks, but doesn't mention Alagna!

I've heard from sources that Stéphane Lissner (General Manager and Artistic Director of Teatro alla Scala) went onstage between Acts II and III, and eloquently addressed the audience, saying the following:

"Desidero manifestare il nostro rincrescimento per l'incidente che si è verificato durante il primo atto. La Scala ringrazia Antonello Palombi che è generosamente entrato in scena per permettere all'opera di continuare senza interruzione. La Scala vi ringrazia per la vostra comprensione"

Translation?

"I wish to show our sorrow/regret for the incident that happened during the First Act. La Scala thanks Antonello Palombi who very generously entered the scene, which permited the opera to continue without interruption. La Scala thanks you for your understanding."