Viva Domingo!

One of the world's most renowned tenors, Plácido Domingo — along with his frequent collaborators Luciano Pavarotti and José Carreras — is largely responsible for the increasing mainstream popularity of opera among contemporary listeners. Born March 21, 1941, in Madrid, Spain, Domingo and his family relocated to Mexico in 1950; there he studied vocal technique, as well as piano and conducting, at the Mexico City Conservatory. After making his public debut as a baritone, he essayed his...