Placido Domingo is preparing for U.S. performances amid sexual harassment allegations
Domingo has called the allegations “in many ways, simply incorrect,” without providing any specifics. Domingo is general director of LA Opera, which has engaged outside counsel to conduct its investigation. He also is being investigated by the American Guild of Musical Artists, the union representing many opera employees.
The musician said that when Gelb was asked why the Met was not taking action or conducting its own investigation, he replied that he did not find the allegations against Domingo credible and noted that the singer did not hold an administrative position at the Met.Some staff members were visibly emotional as they challenged Gelb, the musician said, with at least one telling him, “This is exactly why women don’t come forward.
The AGMA launched its own investigation after saying it couldn’t be certain that opera companies would thoroughly investigate the allegations or make their findings public. The union’s national executive director, Len Egert, told the AP that AGMA hopes its inquiry can be wrapped up “in a couple of months.”
Three major American companies — the Philadelphia Orchestra, the San Francisco Opera and Dallas Opera — canceled upcoming concerts starring Domingo after the AP stories were published. None of Domingo’s upcoming performances in Europe have been canceled; he has a busy fall lineup of operas and concerts in Switzerland, Russia, Austria, Germany, Spain, Italy and Poland.
The investigation is being led by Debra Wong Yang, a former U.S. attorney and Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, now a partner at the law firm of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher.
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