Updated: October 2, 2024
Birth Name: José Plácido Domingo Embil
Date of Birth: January 21, 1941 (Age 83)
Height: 187 cm (6 feet 1 inch)
Occupation: Opera singer (tenor and baritone), conductor
Genres: Opera, Classical music
Religion: Roman Catholic
Nationality: Spanish
Wife: Marta Ornelas
Parents: Plácido Domingo Ferrer, Pepita Embil
Children: Plácido Domingo Jr., Álvaro Maurizio Domingo, José Plácido Domingo Guerra
Net Worth: $300 million
Biography & Career:
Born on January 21, 1941, José Plácido Domingo Embil is regarded as one of the world's most famous opera vocalists because of his powerful tenor voice and incredibly diversified career that encompasses every genre of music. Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall, Domingo has impressed audiences all over the world for decades with his powerful stage presence and broad vocal range. Born in Madrid, Spain, he has become a legend in the opera and classical music industries since he was a little child. Even at age 83, he is still active and making a contribution, and his influence is still felt in the music industry worldwide.
Up until his New York City Opera debut in 1966, Domingo's was not an international career, but his 1968 appearance with the Metropolitan Opera launched him as one of the world's leading tenors. Versatility has characterised his career, and Plácido Domingo has appeared in over 150 operatic roles, including major works by Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini. Some of his most famous performances include Otello, La Traviata, and Tosca.
Throughout his illustrious career, he has headlined several concerts and operatic productions. He was also a popular figure who frequently appeared on stages, from La Scala in Milan to the Vienna State Opera. One of his most well-known endeavours, however, is the trio he sang with Luciano Pavarotti and José Carreras in The Three Tenors, which became an international hit in the 1990s.
Plácido Domingo has been married to his wife Marta Ornelas since 1962. They have two children together, including Placido Domingo Jr., who followed in his father's footsteps both as a singer and songwriter. Domingo has also had a son from a previous relationship.
More recently, his net worth was pegged at roughly $300 million and represents a career of lifelong success in music, conducting, and managing operas. In addition to being an opera singer, he is also a conductor and has been an arts administrator who was the General Director of Los Angeles Opera from 2003 to 2019.
Discography and Notable Performances:- Carmen (Bizet)
- La Traviata (Verdi)
- Otello (Verdi)
- Tosca (Puccini)
