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Domingo’s LA Opera contract extended through 2021-22

Oct 6, 2016 | 3:30 PM

LOS ANGELES — Placido Domingo has renewed his contract as general director of the Los Angeles Opera for three years through the 2021-22 season.

The 75-year-old singer joined the company as an artistic consultant to the company in 1984 and served as artistic director from 2001-03 before becoming general director.

The LA Opera’s board of directors announced the new deal Thursday.

The Associated Press