Scraping both barrels: Domingo shares opening night with Woody Allen
mainIt’s like one of those Waiting for God nights at Los Angeles Opera.
Woody Allen opens the 2015-16 with a revival of his best-forgotten 2008 production of Gianni Schicchi. Placido Domingo, LA Opera’s general director, will sing the baritone title role. In the second half Domingo, a former tenor, will conduct a revival of Zeffirelli’s Pagliacci production.
You couldn’t make it up.
It’s like old folks in a care home saying ‘I used to be…’
The Odd Couple, in 2008
Couldn’t agree with you more about Domingo in terms of singing; he should stick to conducting and being the grand old man of opera. But I think you’re overly unfair on the Allen production. I heard it was quite brilliant, and I don’t think his talent has dried out yet.
Huh? Woody’s production of Gianni Schicchi was very well received.