Admittedly, there have been skeptics of Placido Domingo’s ability to take Los Angeles Opera into the big time. “History has not been kind to superstar performers recast in management roles, in opera and in other fields as well. But Domingo’s first major moves here since taking office, as noted in not one but two press conferences a couple of weeks ago, have been particularly shrewd in addressing some of the most-discussed company weaknesses. – LA Weekly