Placido Domingo Resigns From L.A. Opera

October 2, 2019 4:18 am

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Opera star Placido Domingo has resigned as general director of the Los Angeles Opera following multiple allegations of sexual harassment reported by The Associated  Press.  In a statement Wednesday, Domingo said the allegations have “created an atmosphere in which my ability to serve this company that I so love has been compromised.”  The company’s  Board of Directors said in a separate statement that he performed more than 300 times in 31 different roles.  He has served as general director since 2003.