Plácido Domingo in Full Control of LA Opera’s ‘Wild Cat’
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In his 151st career role, Maestro Domingo plays the title role of Juanillo, an outlaw known by the nickname “El Gato” (the “wildcat”).
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Domingo’s Star Shines Brightly in a Dark “Don Carlo”
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At age 78, Mr. Domingo is neither the most elegant of Verdi baritones nor the most lustrous, but his tones are so personal, the expression so warm in humanity, that make his Rodrigo so memorable.
Read MoreDomingo Is Nabucco in LA Opera’s Authentic Period Production
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Mr. Domingo, amazingly, had sung the tenor role Ismaele some 35 years ago and here sings the agony of the flawed king of Babylon with heartrending pathos.
Read MoreAn Enchanted Evening at LA Opera’s ‘Pearl Fishers’
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This “Pearl Fishers” is unapologetically traditional, an enchanting mise-en-scène populated with real divers, fishermen, ocean waves and exotic Oriental colors on stage, as well as real pearls in the cast and orchestra.
Read MoreSuperstar Tenor Plácido Domingo in Gala Concert with Young Artists
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The entire concert was most impressive and inspiring because of Mr. Domingo, who just turned 76 and still sang and conducted almost non-stop with boundless energy.
Read MoreDomingo does double duty in LA Opera's double bill
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Mr. Domingo did not resort to the comical Bolognese accent of the bedridden Schicchi, but opted to play it straight and showed his still considerable vocal asset through the skillful shading and accenting of a superb baritone voice.
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