Anna Caterina Antonacci, Roberto Alagna & Aleksandra Kurzak Lead International Weekend – (1025-27)

(Credit: Teatro Comunale di Bologna/Vincent Pontet-Opera de Paris) This week, four rarely performed works get stagings and concert performances with formidable casts that should not be missed. There are also some classics with all-stars casts that make them unmissable. Macbeth – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Plácido Domingo returns to the Vienna stage amidst sexual misconduct allegations to sing the title role {…}

Oct 6, 2019

Plácido Domingo Announces Concert In Mexico

Plácido Domingo has announced that he will return to Mexico to celebrate his 60th anniversary of his debut at the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Domingo first performed there in 1959 as Borsa in “Rigoletto.” The legendary tenor made the announcement via a video in which he expressed his gratitude at winning the Premio Batuta. “I hope to see you soon {…}

Oct 4, 2019

Plácido Domingo Cancels Batuta Prize Attendance

Plácido Domingo will no longer attend the Batuta Prize in Mexico. The opera star announced that he will not attend with organizers stating he “deeply regret (his) absence.” The news broke on Thursday Oct. 3 just days after resigning as general director of the Los Angeles Opera. The Organizers of this weekend’s Batuta Prizes in Mexico also noted that they {…}

Oct 2, 2019

Plácido Domingo’s U.S. Career Over As He Resigns From LA Opera

Plácido Domingo has resigned from the Los Angeles Opera. The famed artist is currently facing allegations for sexual harassment by 20 women and was being investigated by the LA Opera regarding potential misconduct during his time as general director of the company. “Recent accusations that have been made against me in the press have created an atmosphere in which my {…}

Sep 27, 2019

Olga Borodina Releases Statement In Defense Of Plácido Domingo

Olga Borodina has put out a statement in defense of Plácido Domingo. The acclaimed mezzo-soprano stated, “Dear Plácido! The world has gone crazy! For me you have always been the best partner and my teacher! Such as you have never been and there will never be! You are our pride! I wish you not to fall spirit! It’s just a {…}

Sep 26, 2019

Plácido Domingo To Receive Award In Mexico City

Plácido Domingo is receiving a prestigious award in Mexico city. The Spanish singer is receiving the Premio Batuta for his excellence in classical music. Domingo will receive the award on Oct. 6, 2019, and has already confirmed he will be in attendance for the ceremony. The award will also be handed to Michael Nyman, Leo Brouwer, Sergio Berlioz, David Rodríguez {…}

Sep 26, 2019

José Carreras Defends Plácido Domingo

José Carreras has come out in defense of Plácido Domingo. In an interview with the Portugues press, Carreras stated that throughout the years he has known Domingo, he has never seen Domingo harass any women. He stated, “I have never seen Domingo act in an incorrect way.” Carreras is the latest performer and colleague who has come out publically to {…}

Sep 26, 2019

Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Macbeth

(Credit: Ken Howard / Metropolitan Opera) It was supposed to be the hottest ticket in town. It was the first time Anna Netrebko and Plácido Domingo would grace the Metropolitan Opera together in a production. But we all know how that turned out. For weeks, Met audiences had no clue what to expect. The company said nothing as it awaited {…}

Sep 24, 2019

Plácido Domingo Retires From the Metropolitan Opera

Plácido Domingo has withdrawn from all performances of Verdi’s “Macbeth.” In a statement to the New York Times, Domingo said that he was not returning to the Metropolitan Opera amidst recent allegations of sexual harassment. Domingo told the New York Times, “I made my debut at the Metropolitan Opera at the age of 27 and have sung at this magnificent theater {…}

Sep 23, 2019

Met Opera’s Peter Gelb Stands By Plácido Domingo, Questions ‘Veracity’ of Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Metropolitan Opera’s general manager Peter Gelb has stated that Plácido Domingo will continue to perform with the organization as previously scheduled. Per a report from NPR, the manager spoke to members of the chorus and orchestra about allegations against Domingo and noted that he decided to keep Domingo’s performance on the schedule because he did not feel that the {…}

Sep 20, 2019

Several Met Opera Employees Disappointed By Company’s Handling of Plácido Domingo Situation

The Metropolitan Opera is set to open Verdi’s “Macbeth” with Plácido Domingo returning to the U.S. stage after being accused of sexual misconduct by 20 women. However, according to a recent report from the NPR, Metropolitan Opera employees are unhappy with his return. The publication spoke with four employees who noted they were uncomfortable with Domingo in rehearsals of Macbeth but {…}

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Anna Caterina Antonacci, Roberto Alagna & Aleksandra Kurzak Lead International Weekend – (1025-27)

Plácido Domingo Announces Concert In Mexico

Plácido Domingo Cancels Batuta Prize Attendance

Plácido Domingo’s U.S. Career Over As He Resigns From LA Opera

Olga Borodina Releases Statement In Defense Of Plácido Domingo

Plácido Domingo To Receive Award In Mexico City

José Carreras Defends Plácido Domingo

Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Macbeth

Plácido Domingo Retires From the Metropolitan Opera

Met Opera’s Peter Gelb Stands By Plácido Domingo, Questions ‘Veracity’ of Sexual Harassment Allegations

Several Met Opera Employees Disappointed By Company’s Handling of Plácido Domingo Situation