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 {…}
Editor’s Note: This piece has been edited as statements have come out regarding the situation. Following accusations of sexual harassment, numerous opera personalities have come in defense of Plácido Domingo. In the wake of accusations by nine women, opera stars have taken to Twitter, Instagram, and news outlets to defend their colleague. Among them is Bulgarian superstar soprano Sonya Yoncheva {…}
It looks like Plácido Domingo will remain in the Zurich Opera’s production of “Nabucco” this fall. OperaWire reached out to the company’s press department about how it would respond to allegations about the singer’s sexual harassment of nine women, and the company responded that it would see how other investigations develop. “Plácido Domingo’s performance as Nabucco at the Zurich Opera {…}
The San Francisco Opera has canceled its Oct. 6, 2019 performance that was to celebrate Plácido Domingo’s 50th anniversary with the organization. The event was canceled in light of the accusations of sexual harassment leveled against Domingo by nine women. “The decision to cancel the concert was made after recent news reports of multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Though the {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has made its statement regarding accusations leveled against Plácido Domingo for sexual harassment. “We take accusations of sexual harassment and abuse of power with extreme seriousness,” said the statement. “We will await the results of the investigation into Plácido Domingo’s behavior as head of the Los Angeles Opera before making any final decisions about Mr. Domingo’s ultimate {…}
The Los Angeles Opera has made a statement regarding its position toward Plácido Domingo, the company’s Eli and Edythe Broad General Manager. In the statement, the company noted that it will conduct investigations concerning accusations against the famed opera star. Reports on Tuesday noted that Domingo was being accused by nine women of sexual harassment, though there were reportedly even {…}
(Photo by Chad Batka) Despite the accusations of sexual harassment leveled against him, the tenor-turned-baritone is still set for his upcoming performance at the Salzburg Festival on August 31, 2019. OperaWire reached out to the Salzburg Festival to inquire about the company’s stance on the famed artist and whether it would still allow him to perform in the concert performance {…}
Plácido Domingo has been accused of sexual harassment. The Associated Press is reporting that eight singers, including mezzo-soprano Patricia Wulf and one dancer, have accused the legendary singer of sexual harassment. The AP also noted that during the investigation, they spoke with “three dozen other singers, dancers, orchestra musicians, members of backstage staff, voice teachers and an administrator who said they {…}
