The LA Opera investigation has concluded, deeming the allegations of sexual misconduct against Plácido Domingo credible. In a statement released by the LA Opera, the investigators found that Domingo engaged in “inappropriate conduct” with women between 1986 and 2019. The statement read, “The level of discomfort reported by the women varied, ranging from some women stating they were not uncomfortable {…}
(Credit: Pedro Walter) Plácido Domingo will no longer perform at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The company announced its plans for the 2020-21 season, and it was revealed that three performances of “Don Carlo,” which originally featured the famed singer on June 6, 10, and 13, 2021, no longer have him in the slate. Per reports, the contract was terminated by {…}
(Credit: Chad Batka) Plácido Domingo has canceled his upcoming performances at the Staatsoper Hamburg. The theater announced in a press release that due to medical recommendations regarding his regarding age and a higher risk of infection of the coronavirus, Domingo has opted out of performances scheduled on March 22, 26, and April 2. The Staatsoper Hamburg stated, “We understand and {…}
Plácido Domingo has withdrawn from his upcoming performances at the Royal Opera House in Verdi’s “Don Carlo.” Per a press release, the break was mutual, though the Royal Opera House has stated that there were no claims of misconduct from the famed singer during his time with the company. “Plácido is an outstanding singer and artist and we are hugely {…}
(Credit: Cory Weaver / Los Angeles Opera) The Mariinsky Theatre has doubled down on its support of Plácido Domingo while announcing that the famed artist will appear at the White Night Festival on July 2, 2021. He will take on the role of Rodrigo, Marquis de Posa in Verdi’s “Don Carlo.” It has been a tough few weeks for Domingo {…}
The Washington National Opera has announced that the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program will be renamed Cafritz Young Artists of Washington National Opera. The company announced in a press statement that in light of AGMA’s recent finding, the company chose to rename the program. The company stated, “In 2002, while Placido Domingo was serving as Washington National Opera’s (WNO) artistic director, {…}
The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) has announced that formal union disciplinary charges have been filed against Plácido Domingo. The charges were filed three days after the Union confirmed its investigation had concluded and found the opera singer guilty of sexual harassment. In a statement President of AGMA, Ray Menard noted, “AGMA stands with the brave individuals who came {…}
The Ministry of Culture and Sports in Spain has canceled Plácido Domingo’s participation at the Teatro de la Zarzuela this May. The performances were supposed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the famed tenor’s first performance in Madrid. “Faced with the difficult situation and after Domingo’s own statements in which he took complete responsibility for his actions, the Instituto Nacional {…}
(Credit: Chad Batka) The American Guild of Musical Artists has responded to an inaccurate story published by The New York Times regarding its investigation on PLácido Domingo. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, The New York Times published a story suggesting that the American Guild of Musical Artists and Plácido Domingo’s team had been coming to an arrangement to conceal information {…}
After the American Guild of Artists announced that it had found famed opera star Plácido Domingo guilty of inappropriate behavior, another accuser has come forward. Soprano Luz del Alba Rubio is the latest to state that she was the victim of such misconduct by the star tenor. In her account, she noted that it was a big victory to see {…}
(Credit: © Greg Gorman/LA Opera) The Washington National Opera has issued a statement regarding the American Guild of Musical Artists’ findings in its investigation of allegations of sexual harassment against Plácido Domingo. The investigation found that the famed opera star had engaged in inappropriate activity, ranging from flirtation to sexual advances, in and outside of the workplace. “Washington National Opera {…}