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James Levine, who ruled over Met Opera, dead at age 77

The Scranton Times-Tribune 18 Mar 2021

He was 77. Levine died March 9 in Palm Springs, California, of natural causes, his physician of 17 years, Dr. Len Horovitz, said Wednesday ... “It’s in her body ... 2.” ... He favored a central core of Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Mozart and Strauss, such as Mozart’s “Idomeneo” and “”La Clemenza di Tito,” and Verdi’s “I Vespri Siciliani.” ... Attorney Robert J ... ....

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Conductor James Levine, who ruled over the Metropolitan Opera, dead at age 77

Penn Live 18 Mar 2021

By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press ... He was 77. Levine died March 9 in Palm Springs, California, of natural causes, his physician of 17 years, Dr ... 2.” ... He favored a central core of Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Mozart and Strauss, and introduced to the Met such works as Mozart’s “Idomeneo” and “”La Clemenza di Tito,” and Verdi’s “I Vespri Siciliani.” ... .

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James Levine, who ruled four decades over Metropolitan Opera, dead at 77

Tampa Bay Times 17 Mar 2021

He was 77. Levine died March 9 in Palm Springs, Calif., of natural causes, his physician of 17 years, Dr. Len Horovitz, said Wednesday ... He was fired the following March 12 and never conducted again ... He favored a central core of Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Mozart and Strauss, such as Mozart’s Idomeneo and La Clemenza di Tito, and Verdi’s I Vespri Siciliani.

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James Levine, who ruled over Met Opera, Boston Symphony dead at age 77

Boston Herald 17 Mar 2021

By RONALD BLUM ... He was 77. Levine died March 9 in Palm Springs, California, of natural causes, his physician of 17 years, Dr. Len Horovitz, said Wednesday ... “It’s in her body ... 2.” ... He favored a central core of Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Mozart and Strauss, such as Mozart’s “Idomeneo” and “”La Clemenza di Tito,” and Verdi’s “I Vespri Siciliani.” ... ....

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James Levine, longtime conductor for New York’s Metropolitan Opera, dies at 77

East Bay Times 17 Mar 2021

By Ronald Blum . Associated Press ... He was 77. Levine died March 9 in Palm Springs of natural causes, his physician of 17 years, Dr. Len Horovitz, said Wednesday ... “It’s in her body ... 2.” ... He favored a central core of Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Mozart and Strauss, such as Mozart’s “Idomeneo” and “”La Clemenza di Tito,” and Verdi’s “I Vespri Siciliani.” ... .

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Former Ravinia Music Director, Metropolitan Opera Conductor James Levine, Accused Of Sexual Misconduct, Dies At ...

CBS Sports 17 Mar 2021

He was 77. Levine died March 9 in Palm Springs, California, of natural causes, his physician of 17 years, Dr ... Third Stimulus Check ... He favored a central core of Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Mozart and Strauss, such as Mozart’s “Idomeneo” and “”La Clemenza di Tito,” and Verdi’s “I Vespri Siciliani.”.

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The Met Makes Opera Political in the Week Leading Up to Election Day

New York Observer 26 Oct 2020

(A critic friend of mine who witnessed her jump-in performance as Elena in another of Verdi’s “political” operas, I Vespri Siciliani, told me that her silent entrance descending a vast staircase carried more political meaning than the entire three hours of another soprano’s vocalism in this piece.) ... .

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Spain takes first European moves against Plácido Domingo

The Bryan Eagle 27 Feb 2020

The Salzburg Festival, where Domingo is scheduled to perform two concerts of “I vespri siciliani” in August, said its priority was and remains to treat Domingo fairly and not rush judgment, “the facts, however, have now changed.” It cited Domingo’s statement in which he “concedes ...

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Spain takes first European moves against Placido Domingo

Gulf News 27 Feb 2020

The Salzburg Festival, where Domingo is scheduled to perform two concerts of ‘I vespri siciliani’ in August, acknowledged “the facts, however have now changed.” It cited Domingo’s statement in which he “concedes that his behaviour might have hurt the women in question, and apologises for this.” ... View gallery as list. The Morning and Evening Brief ... .

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Placido Domingo axed from show after sexual misconduct claims

Belfast Telegraph 26 Feb 2020

It is the first time a performance by the tenor has been cancelled in Europe since allegations surfaced of sexual misconduct ... Opera star Placido Domingo has faced claims of sexual misconduct (Laszlo Balogh/AP) ... Elsewhere, the Salzburg Festival said on Tuesday it was studying Domingo’s concert performances of I Vespri Siciliani in August 2020 ... .

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Spain cancels Plácido Domingo´s part in two opera dates

Yahoo Daily News 26 Feb 2020

It is the first time a performance by Domingo has been cancelled in Europe since allegations surfaced of sexual misconduct by the singer ... The Culture Ministry’s decision came a day after the U.S ... Elsewhere, the Salzburg Festival said Tuesday it was studying Domingo’s concert performances of I Vespri Siciliani in August 2020 ... .

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Call me Harry: Prince eschews royal label in Scotland speech

Lima Ohio 26 Feb 2020

LONDON (AP) — Just call him Harry. The British prince who is preparing to step back from royal duties would normally be referred to as sir or his royal highness ... Domingo later issued a statement saying ... Elsewhere, the Salzburg Festival said Tuesday it was studying Domingo’s concert performances of I Vespri Siciliani in August 2020 ... .

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People: Domingo to sing at 100th anniversary Salzburg Festival

The Berkshire Eagle 15 Nov 2019

Domingo to sing at 100th anniversary Salzburg FestivalPl cido Domingo is scheduled to sing two concert performances in Verdi's "I Vespri Siciliani (The Sicilian Vespers)" next summer as part of the ....

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Domingo to sing at 100th anniversary Salzburg Festival

Observer-Reporter 14 Nov 2019

Plácido Domingo is scheduled to sing two concert performances in Verdi’s “I Vespri Siciliani (The Sicilian Vespers)” next summer as part of the 100th anniversary Salzburg Festival, which features 221 performances over 44 days and includes seven staged operas. Domingo, who turns 79 in January, was dropped or has withdrawn from all his U.S ... 16 and 19.