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Plácido Domingo Featured Escuela de Yoga Sect Leaders in a Concert 26 Years Ago

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El Diario is reporting that Plácido Domingo performed with the leaders of the Escuela de Yoga 26 years ago. According to the report, the tenor performed a concert on Feb. 20, 1996 at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Buenos Aires and performed “Cartas marcadas” by composer Susana Mendelievich, a leader of the group known as Mendy. During that concert, {…}

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Audio Tapes Reveal Plácido Domingo Linked to the Criminal Sect in Villa Crespo

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UPDATE: The Associated Press is reporting that Plácido Domingo did not commit a crime. In a statement, a law enforcement officer, who was asked to remain anonymous because the investigation is ongoing said, “Placido didn’t commit a crime, nor is he part of the organization, but rather he was a consumer of prostitution.” The article also noted that prostitution is {…}

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Plácido Domingo Wants to Create a Zarzuela Academy

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Plácido Domingo wants to create an academy dedicated to Zarzuela. The singer told the Fundación Adiprope, of which he is a patron, that he wants young singers to interpret and value the Spanish genre. According to Domingo, the academy would be named after his father and mother, Plácido Domingo Ferrer and Josefa Pepita Embil Etxaniz, who were important artists in {…}

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Plácido Domingo Receives Cappuccilli Award

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Plácido Domingo has received the Premio Cappuccilli. The singer received the award following a performance of “I Due Foscari” at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. The daughter of Piero Cappuccili, Patrizia Cappuccilli, presented Domingo with the award. The organization noted, “Congratulations to Maestro Plácido Domingo on receiving the prestigious Premio Cappuccilli. The award was presented to Maestro on stage in front {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva & Plácido Domingo to Perform Concert at Teatro Real de Madrid

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The Universal Music Fest has announced that Plácido Domingo and Sonya Yoncheva will perform at the Teatro Real. The festival announced the surprise concert via social media noting that the concert will take place on July 17, 2022. The concert will mark the return of Domingo at the Teatro Real after the company canceled his 2020 appearances in “La Traviata” {…}

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Plácido Domingo to Return to Verona for Verdi Gala

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The Arena di Verona has announced the participation of tenor Plácido Domingo in “Verdi Opera Night.” The company announced that Domingo will perform excerpts from “Macbeth,” “Don Carlo,” and “Aida.” He will be accompanied by Clémentine Margaine, Maria José Siri, Ildar Abdrazakov, Gabriele Sagona, and Fabio Sartori. “Macbeth” will open the gala with Maria José Siri singing Lady Macbeth and Domingo {…}

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Plácido Domingo Cancels Performances at Bolshoi Theatre

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Plácido Domingo has canceled his upcoming performances at the Bolshoi Theatre. The singer was set to headline a gala entitled “Primavera” on March 8 and was set to conduct a production of “La Traviata” starring Irina Lungu. Domingo has had a long affiliation with Russian opera houses as he has performed numerous galas in recent years at the Bolshoi Theatre {…}