On April 19, LA Opera commemorated its 20th Anniversary Season with a special event - Plácido Domingo & Friends 20th Anniversary Performance and Gala at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Music Center.

The evening began with a star-studded performance by some of opera's biggest names. General Director Plácido Domingo starred in one of his most acclaimed portrayals, the title part in Act IV from Verdi's Otello. Also starring in the Otello scene was soprano Patricia Racette as Desdemona. The evening continued with the Act II “Party Scene” from Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus, which was conducted by Maestro Domingo and featured surprise guest performances by Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Verónica Villarroel, Charles Castronovo, Ruth Ann Swenson and Mark Delavan.

The festivities concluded with a black-tie Gala benefit, featuring a sumptuous dinner and dancing with the artists in the Grand Hall of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.  Proceeds support LA Opera and its community programs.