Matthew Polenzani and Dmitri Hvorostovsky, however, give robust and convincing performances as Alfredo and Germont.

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Matthew Polenzani, however, has grown into a robust Alfredo, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky gives a magnificent performance as Germont, applying a satiny finish to every phrase he sings.

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Placido Domingo, the 72-year-old tenor taking on yet another baritone role, was warmly applauded when he walked onstage Thursday night in his first appearance as Giorgio Germont, father of the young hero, Alfredo.

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