Plácido Domingo

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Plácido Domingo born?January 21, 1941
2. Where was Plácido Domingo born?Madrid, Spain
3. What is the primary vocal range?Initially lirico-spinto tenor, later transitioned to baritone
4. What is the total roles performed?151 different roles as of 2020
5. What kind of singer is Plácido Domingo?Plácido Domingo is a famous opera singer, a tenor who can sing in many languages like Italian, French, German, Spanish, English, and Russian.
6. How many different opera roles has he performed?By 2020, he had performed 151 distinct roles in opera, more than most singers do in a lifetime.

Lirico-spinto tenor: A vocal classification for tenors possessing both the lyricism for softer passages and the power for dramatic climaxes.
Zarzuela: A Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that alternates between spoken and sung scenes, including operatic and popular songs, as well as dance.
Operalia: An international opera competition founded by Plácido Domingo to discover and help launch the careers of young opera singers worldwide.
Crossover artist: An artist who achieves success in multiple musical genres, bridging the gap between classical and popular music.