Commentary: Plácido Domingo wins a long ovation in his first concert after harassment allegations
by Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times
Aug 26, 2019
4 minutes
SALZBURG, Austria - The bravos and foot-stamping began the second Placido Domingo was spotted walking onstage Sunday, leading to a standing ovation that lasted well over a minute. In Domingo's first performance since sexual harassment allegations surfaced against him, the crowd cheered every one of his big moments. He had to stop the standing ovation at the final curtain call, not wanting to take away love from the other performers.
There were signs this was coming. The audience entering the imposing Grosses Festspielhaus, the Great Festival Concert Hall, during an afternoon thunderstorm was tony - tuxes, kimonos and other manner of formal dress. Hopefuls stood by the doors with signs
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