Spanish tenor Placido Domingo has withdrawn from this summer’s production of 'Don Carlo' at London’s Royal Opera House, in the shadow of allegations of sexual misconduct by dozens of women, the New York Times reports. The Royal Opera House said Friday it had been mutually agreed with Domingo that he will not be taking up his role in the Giuseppe Verdi classic in July. It’s the latest in a string of withdrawals over the past weeks as venues have reassessed their ties with the Spanish star. Performances by Domingo have been cancelled in cities including Tokyo, Madrid and San Francisco, among others.

The New York Metropolitan Opera has ended its 51-year relationship with the renowned tenor Plácido Domingo over allegations of sexual harassment by several women. Several other companies had already canceled his concerts, after a total of 20 women have accused the Spanish singer of harassment, inappropriate sexual behaviour and of sometimes using his position in […]