Pooja Pillai Posted: Oct 10, 2008 at 0938 hrs IST Mumbai, October 9 "We'll have to end the concert by 10 pm,” says conductor Zubin Mehta, “Apparently, there is supposed to be no noise after 10 and, these days, we’re classified as noise. But there is no more beautiful noise than Placido Domingo.” The renowned tenor himself demurs and adds to the joke, “We’ll just have to sing faster, if we want to cover the whole programme.” Domingo is set to perform at the Brabourne Stadium, Churchgate, as part of the Mehli Mehta Centenary Concert series on October 11 and the handsome tenor, is visibly excited. “It is a great feeling to be here in Mumbai, though this is my first time in India.” Domingo, 67, speaks of his connection with the Mehta family and how honoured he is to be performing at the concert for them. “I didn’t hesitate when...
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