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Placido Domingo brings Baroque opera strongly to life in L.A.
Polishing a dusty gem

Plácido Domingo, at 68 still in formidable voice, has the ability to inspire the adventurous among current singers and supporters...he plays the conquered sultan with his customary intelligence and fervor, painting a proud and passionate man in telling strokes.

(A decently written piece is spoilt at the end by saying he added Siegfried to his rep this season. Er no. If they mean Siegmund, that was knocking on for twenty years ago!)

Excellent Singing - Handel and Rossini from Los Angeles Opera

All of the singing was excellent on this occasion. Domingo handled his coloratura with ease while giving a powerful and passionate dramatic rendition of Bajazet's last days. The last act arioso in which he addresses Asteria was monumentally moving.

Meanwhile, Hispanics for Los Angeles Opera hosted its annual Plácido Domingo Awards dinner, honouring among others, Juan Diego Flórez, who by sheer chance happened to be in town for Barber of Seville. Details in the Los Angeles Times: Party scene: Plácido Domingo Awards Dinner  and Placido Domingo Awards Dinner honors Juan Diego Florez and Living in Peru: Placido Domingo Awards Dinner honors Peruvian Juan Diego Florez