Following performances at the Arena di Verona headlined by Plácido Domingo, the members of orchestra refused to stand during the final ovations in protest of the quality of the showcases. Per several reports, the performances, which celebrated the music of Verdi across several scenes from his operas, received a very negative response from audience members. During the opening performance, the {…}
(Courtesy of Musco Center) Plácido Domingo has broken his silence regarding audiotapes that were captured by law enforcement during a raid to dismantle a criminal sect. The audiotapes featured the voice of Domingo allegedly making a deal with one of the leaders of the organization. In response, the singer told Ventanenando, “You have seen that everything has proven that there {…}
The Royal Opera Muscat in Oman has announced its 2022-23 season. Here is a look at the operatic productions. The season opens with Verdi’s “La Traviata” starring Plácido Domingo. Marta Domingo directs the production which will also star Nino Machaidze and Vittorio Grigolo. The opera will be performed by the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro Carlo Felice of Genova conducted by {…}
On August 16, Plácido Domingo received the Premio Batuta at the Arena Ciudad de México. The award was given to Domingo following a concert that he gave at the theater. In Domingo’s presence was director of the Conservatorio Nacional de Música, David Rodríguez De La Peña, director de la Orquesta Clásica de México, Carlos Esteva, y el director of coros {…}
Spanish political party Más Madrid is calling for all Madrid institutions to take withdraw Plácido Domingo’s name from prestigious awards he has received. The progressive political party made the proposal via an open letter signed by Mónica García. Más Madrid’s initiative comes days after audiotapes, captured by law enforcement during a raid to dismantle a criminal sect, showed Domingo making {…}
Plácido Domingo is not being investigated by the Argentine Federal police. Colombia’s La W interviewed Commissioner Ricardo Juri who said, “in the framework of a complaint that was made by people who have a protected identity, we carried out investigative tasks on people who would be part of a criminal organization dedicated to human trafficking.” He added, “Mr. Plácido Domingo {…}
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, {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
On Oct. 16, 2022, Plácido Domingo is set to make his debut in Paraguay. The concert is being organized by Garzia Group with support from Hard Rock Café and el Banco Itaú and will be held at the court central del Yacht y Golf Club Paraguayo. The debut will come after a concert at the Teatro Colón de Argentina, where {…}
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo and Les Musiciens du Prince-Monaco are set to appear at the Vienna State Opera as part of the Festival Rossini Mania. Particularly notable about this performance series will be the Vienna State Opera debut of opera star Cecilia Bartoli. “When Bogdan Roščić asked me if I would be interested in accepting a kind of carte blanche {…}