A new production of Rossini's "William Tell" has caused a stir at London's Royal Opera House in recent days due to a graphic rape scene showing a female character being assaulted by a group of soldiers. The scene has provoked strong reactions in the media and social media, and now tenor Plácido Domingo has become the latest prominent voice to weigh in on the controversy.
Domingo, who is scheduled to kick off his annual Operalia competition this summer in London, was quoted in the Guardian recently saying, "I love a traditional production... You do not need to show everything.