The Dallas Opera has canceled the Plácido Domingo gala. The company announced via twitter stating, “In light of ongoing developments regarding allegations made against Plácido Domingo, The Dallas Opera has decided to cancel the March 11, 2020 gala, in which he was scheduled to perform. Information on future TDO special events will be announced at a later date.” The announcement {…}
(Photo by Chad Batka) Eleven more women have come forward to accuse Plácido Domingo of sexual harassment, per the Associated Press. Among these is Angela Turner Wilson, who related a story about the 1999-2000 season when Domingo came over to her and put his hand down her bra straps and “groped” her. The new story by the AP also notes {…}
The Vienna State Opera has made a statement regarding Plácido Domingo’s future with the company. The company revealed that it will maintain its relationship with the famed singer and that his performances planned for October 2019 and June 2020 will take place. The company noted that it did not see any “legally tenable reason” to not fulfill its existing contracts {…}
Plácido Domingo returned to the stage on August 25, 2019 at the Salzburg Festival to a standing ovation. The famed singer returned to the stage for the first time since being accused of sexual harassment and before singing a note, he received a standing ovation with audience members cheering “Bravo.” At the end of the performance the entire cast shared {…}
(Credit: SF/Ruth Walz /Metropolitan Opera / Rossini Opera Festival) Stars, season finales, and some of the greatest operas in the standard repertoire are set to take over your weekend. Here are our picks for the operas to see this weekend. Luisa Miller – Salzburg Festival, Austria Plácido Domingo returns to the Salzburg stage in a concert performance of one of his {…}
The Philadelphia Orchestra has found a replacement for Plácido Domingo to launch its 120th season. The organization announced that award-winning singer and actor Audra McDonald will perform on opening night with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra. McDonald will perform selections by Gershwin, Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more. McDonald will be joined by Adela Zaharia, who will {…}
Plácido Domingo will sing at the Berlin State Opera. The Berlin company confirmed that the tenor will perform as planned in January performances of “La Traviata.” The company is the latest in a line of European houses that have stood by Domingo. The Salzburg Festival, Teatro alla Scala, the Royal Opera House, Opernhaus Zurich and the Teatro Real are among the {…}
The LA Opera announced the lawyer who will investigate the sexual harassment case against Plácido Domingo. The company said it would immediately open a “thorough and independent investigation” and hired Debra Wong Yang from the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher to lead the investigation. The company however did not respond questions about how the investigation would be carried out {…}
The LA Opera is not disclosing any basic information on the investigation it will be conducting about Placido Domingo’s sexual harassment claims at the moment. The company said that it would not say “who would be conducting the investigation, how it would be carried out, when it would start or its expected duration.” However, a spokeswoman said Friday that “LA {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has confirmed that Placido Domingo will perform during his 50th-anniversary gala. The company told the European press that “Placido will perform his scheduled performances during the 2019-20 season.” The news comes after the Teatro Real de Madrid confirmed the tenor would perform in a revival of Verdi’s “La Traviata” this upcoming season. It also comes after the Philadelphia {…}
The Teatro Real de Madrid has issued its statement in support of native son Plácido Domingo in the midst of accusations of sexual harassment by the Spanish opera star. The company released a press statement on Saturday noting that it was supporting Domingo’s artistry and allowing him to perform during the 2019-20 season. Moreover it asked that any accusations be {…}