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Tenor Domingo Blames Accusations on Cultural Differences

Associated Press

   MADRID - Placido Domingo has sought to blame the allegations of sexual
   harassment against him on cultural differences between countries,
   adding that there are places nowadays where "one can't say anything to
   a woman."

   In an interview published Wednesday in Spanish leading daily El Pais,
   the Madrid-born tenor said "here (in Spain) it's not like that but in
   other places, and specifically in those groups from where the
   accusations come, it is."

   The Associated Press reported earlier this year allegations in the
   United States by more than 20 women of sexual harassment or
   inappropriate behavior. Some claimed that rejecting his advances hurt
   their musical careers.

   Domingo, 78, denies the allegations.

   While most of his U.S. dates were canceled in the wake of the reports
   and an investigation is under way at the Los Angeles Opera, European
   venues have supported Domingo and he has been greeted with ovations.

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