Plácido Domingo
Spanish tenor and conductor with operatic acclaim
Born
January 21st, 1941
84 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Spain
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Renowned as a leading tenor in the operatic world, this artist has performed at prestigious venues globally. Principal roles included performances in operas such as 'Carmen,' 'La Traviata,' and 'Tosca.' Besides vocal talent, conducted several major orchestras, displaying versatility within classical music. This artist co-founded the popular 'Three Tenors' concert series alongside Luciano Pavarotti and José Carreras, contributing to the crossover appeal of opera. Through the years, received numerous awards, recognized with multiple Grammy Awards for contributions to music.
Performed principal roles in operas such as 'Carmen' and 'Tosca'
Co-founded the 'Three Tenors' concert series
Received multiple Grammy Awards
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