Domingo was borne in Madrid, Spain, in 1941. In Mexico, he took instruction in various
fields including piano, singing, and conducting. There, in 1960, he sang his first major role.
The following year, he appeared, for the very first time, in the United States withe the Dallas
Civic Opera. From 1962 to 1965, he sang withe the Israeli National Opera. In 1966, he debuted
at the New York City Opera. Subsequently, two years later, he debuted at the Metropolitan
Opera. Domingo is regarded as one of the great tenor voices of his time. As a result, he has
toured many opera houses around the world (in more than eighty-five roles). Further, he has
made countless recordings of opera and popular music, and has appeared in opera on television
and in films. He is blessed withe good health, and remains alive to this very day.