Topic: Placido Domingo
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I've seduced many a film director into directing opera, starting with John Schlesinger and 'The Tales of Hoffmann' (in London)
Woody Allen to direct Puccini opera Jun 21, 2007
We at Washington National Opera have had a longtime commitment to making opera accessible and meaningful to the broader D.C. community
'La Boheme' to be simulcast this fall May 14, 2007
Right now for me it's a mystery of how long I'm going to sing
'Emperor' offers Domingo end to busy year Dec 10, 2006
I'm truly delighted to be honored with this very special award, and I look forward to returning to the Royal Albert Hall
Domingo to get Classical Brit honor Feb 27, 2006
It's wonderful to have this new extension, which gives me the possibility to bring us to our 25th anniversary
Domingo gets L.A. Opera extension Feb 22, 2006
José Plácido Domingo Embil KBE (Spanish pronunciation: ) (born 21 January 1941), better known as Plácido Domingo, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range. In March 2008, he debuted in his 128th opera role, and as of July 2011 his 136 roles give Domingo more roles than any other tenor.
One of The Three Tenors, he has also taken on conducting opera and concert performances, as well as serving as the General Director of the Washington National Opera in Washington, D.C. and the Los Angeles Opera in California. His contract in Los Angeles has been extended through the 2012-13 season, but the Washington, D.C. ended with the 2010–2011 season.
Plácido Domingo was born on January 21, 1941, near the Barrio de Salamanca section of Madrid, Spain, and moved to Mexico with his family, who ran a zarzuela company. He studied piano at first privately and later at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City.
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