Countertenor David Daniels and his husband Scott Walters have been detained at the Washtenaw County Jail since Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 on charges of raping baritone Samuel Schultz in 2010. MLive originally reported that the two had been arrested and could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. OperaWire has since received confirmation from Daniels’ representatives that the two {…}
Countertenor David Daniels has filed a counterclaim against Andrew Lipian, who alleged that the famed opera star had assaulted him while a student at the University of Michigan. The suit was filed by Daniels in early December as he contends that he never groped Lipian in 2017. Per the court documents, “Lipian does not allege anywhere that Daniels promised to {…}
David Daniels has been removed from the San Francisco Opera’s upcoming production of “Orlando.” The San Francisco Opera has announced in a press statement that “it is removing countertenor David Daniels from the role of Medoro in the Company’s June 2019 presentation of Handel’s ‘Orlando.’” The company said in a statement that “the decision to part ways with Mr. Daniels, for business {…}
Countertenor David Daniels has spoken out about the recent lawsuit made against him for alleged sexual assault. “These allegations are both false and malicious. I have never had a physical relationship with the individual mentioned in this complaint. The events alleged her never happened and I intend to defend my reputation. I am an openly gay man who has been {…}
David Daniels is being sued as he faces a second accusation of sexual assault. Andrew Lipian, a former student of Daniels at the University of Michigan has filed a civil suit against Daniels and the school over an alleged incident in 2017. According to Lipian, Daniels drugged and assaulted Lipian while he was pursuing a master’s degree at the University {…}
David Daniels is facing new allegations of sexual misconduct. In a new investigation in Pittsfield Township, Michigan, a police report noted that Daniels improperly solicited a sex act from someone on the gay dating app Grindr back in February 2017. The police said in a statement, “We have submitted a report of an alleged incident that occurred in February 2017 {…}
Baritone Samuel Schultz has accused David Daniels and husband Scott Walters of rape, though the couple has denied allegations. In a report by the New York Daily News, the baritone claims that the countertenor and his then-boyfriend drugged and raped him in a hotel room. According to the report, after meeting “Daniels and Walters at a closing night party on {…}
It’s Pride month, so to celebrate we return to the series we began last year. This time we celebrate some of the great singers of today who have been advocates to the LGBT community or who simply enjoy a life being out and proud. David Daniels David Daniels has been one of the biggest proponents of the baroque repertoire and {…}
The Boston Baroque has announced its 2018-19 season featuring some of the greatest baroque artists of our generation. As with our past season announcement articles, we will focus solely on the vocal elements of the season. The company will celebrate the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah featuring the Boston Baroque orchestra and chorus, with the debuts of soprano Layla Claire, {…}
It’s that time of the year when opera seasons return and when some of the biggest stars grace the world’s most prominent stages. In the case of United States, there will be a number of world premieres as well as rising stars and established stars who have some fascinating performances planned for this year. With hundreds of different shows, OperaWire has curated {…}
The Music Academy of the West will celebrate its 70th Anniversary with a full slate of performances and masterclasses. For its sole operatic production, the company will present Donizetti’s “L’Elisir D’Amore.” The opera will be helmed by world-renowned conductor and Academy alumna Speranza Scappucci in collaboration with Los Angeles-based director James Darrah, known for creating “once-in-a-lifetime experiences.” Overseen by Voice Program {…}