Vilar’s L.A. Opera donation breaks down into two parts – $6 million will go for new productions over three years, starting in 2001. One million dollars a year over the next four years will support and expand the company’s training and coaching program for young singers. These donations come on the heels of a separate Vilar pledge to L.A. Opera of $2 million, announced by its new artistic director Placido Domingo on Monday. – Los Angeles Times