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Opera Singer David Daniels Accused Of Rape

David Daniels, seen here at the Opera News Awards in New York City in 2013, has been accused of drugging and raping a young opera singer. Brad Barket/Getty Images hide caption

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Opera Singer David Daniels Accused Of Rape

The celebrated artist and his husband, Scott Walters, are accused of drugging and raping a young singer in Houston, Texas, in May 2010.

Opera Singer David Daniels Accused Of Rape

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The High, Heavenly Voice Of David Daniels

Countertenor David Daniels (right) and dancer Reed Luplau in the Santa Fe Opera's world-premiere production of Oscar, based on the life of Oscar Wilde. Ken Howard/Santa Fe Opera hide caption

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The High, Heavenly Voice Of David Daniels

Daniels is one of the world's most celebrated countertenors: male vocalists who sing in a range usually associated with women. Hear a sneak preview from the new opera Oscar, starring the famous countertenor as Oscar Wilde.

The High, Heavenly Voice Of David Daniels

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Domingo Goes For Baroque In Handel's 'Tamerlano'

Placido Domingo stars as Bajazet, with soprano Sara Coburn as Asteria, in Handel's Tamerlano. Karin Cooper/Washington National Opera hide caption

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Domingo Goes For Baroque In Handel's 'Tamerlano'

Placido Domingo takes on his 126th role: as Bajazet in Handel's taut drama Tamerlano..

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Semi-Historical Drama: Handel's 'Tamerlano'

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Semi-Historical Drama: Handel's 'Tamerlano'

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Placido Domingo takes on his 126th role, as Bajazet in Handel's taut drama, Tamerlano.

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'Partenope': The Quirky Side of G. F. Handel

Though Handel became a superstar in London with a string of deadly serious operas, he revealed his lighter side in the delightfully quirky comedy Partenope — an opera featuring a ditzy queen and a cross-dressing duellist.

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