Placido Domingo resigns from LA Opera, denies sexual accusations

Opera sensation Plácido Domingo has resigned as Los Angeles Opera’s general director in reaction to sexual harassment allegations against him on Wednesday. Although, he has denied all charges against him. In his resignation, he has withdrawn from all future scheduled performances at opera, including places where he h been performing for over five deces.  

Domingo withdraws from scheduled events in United States

According to recent reports, Domingo claimed that accusations against him have created an environment in which his ability and will to serve Company, that he loves working for, has been compromised. 78-year-old opera star recently stated that while he was working to deal with accusations in order to clear his name, he h resigned with a heavy heart. Furrmore, wanted to convey to company’s dedicated board and hard-working staff his wishes that LA Opera continues to grow and prosper. His remaining performances at LA Opera, from which he withdrew, were his last scheduled events in United States. 

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According to sources, Spanish-born singer was deeply disheartened by fact that he h to withdraw from all future performances at Metropolitan Opera in New York, where he’s performed for 51 years. Several or prominent ensembles in U.S., such as San Francisco Opera, Washington National Opera and Philelphia Orchestra have also cancelled his shows scheduled this year.  

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However, Domingo still has scheduled performances in Europe. resignation, withdrawals, and cancellations of shows occurred soon after allegations of sexual misconduct against Domingo poured from several women within music industry, in August. Some of cases date back to 1980s. 

Industry opens up about Domingo's behaviour 

According to recent reports, eight singers and one dancer came forward about Domingo’s history of pressuring women into sexual relationships in exchange for jobs, and would sometimes punish women professionally if y refused his vances. Nearly three dozen people in industry reported Domingo behaving inappropriately toward younger women. 

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In dition to previous cases, 11 women recently raised incidents of unwanted touching, attempted kissing, phone calls late at night and repeated pressuring for private get-togers from Domingo, raising number of accusers at 20. Domingo, who for deces has been considered one of most powerful men in opera, has denied allegations in past, calling m both “deeply troubling” and “inaccurate.” 

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