Tenor Andrea Bocelli has
defended opera legend Placido Domingo, saying it is "absurd"
that a number of theaters have cancelled concerts in which the
artist was scheduled to perform before sexual harassment
allegations against him are fully investigated.
"I am still shattered by what happened to this incredible
artist", said Bocelli of the cancellations following claims that
he had sexually harassed several women.
"I don't understand: tomorrow a woman can simply come and say
'Bocelli molested me 10 years ago' and from that day on nobody
wants to sing with me and opera theaters don't call me anymore -
it's absurd".
According to Bocelli, moreover, people should distinguish
between "the morality of public figures and their art and
ability".
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