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Placido Domingo

operatic tenor
Born: 1/21/1941
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain

Grammy Award-winning operatic tenor known for his warm voice and his roles in Italian operas. He has appeared in the operas Carmen, Pagliacci, and Madame Butterfly. In 1994, he participated in the most successful vocal showcase ever, The Three Tenors with Luciano Pavarotti and José Carreras.


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