Domingo’s LA Opera contract extended through 2021-22

By The Associated Press

Posted Oct 6, 2016 06:28:45 PM.

Last Updated Oct 6, 2016 07:21:08 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – 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.

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