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  • Il Trovatore - Verdi
  • Il Trovatore - Verdi review by Boulbon from Chiswick
    Rated - 5.0 stars stupendous 17 July 2008
    ...trajectory of the work is unrelenting. Nowhere more so than here where a young Placido Domingo clearly thrills the listeners in Vienna with a stupendous performance in the ti...   Read customer review
  • Carmen - Conducted by Carlos Kleiber
  • Carmen - Conducted by Carlos Kleiber review by A customer from Cambridge, England
    Rated - 5.0 stars Carmen, Wiener Staatsoper (1978) 15 November 2006
    ...ainly not the case with this staging of 1978 from the Vienna State Opera, where Placido Domingo, in his aria 'La fleur que tu m'avais jetée' and in his duets with Carmen, comb...   Read customer review

Placido Domingo - filmography


  • Beverly Hills Chihuahua on DVD (2009)
    Starring: Piper Perabo,  Manolo Cardona,  Eugenio Derbez
    Director: Raja Gosnell
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    Chloe, a diamond-clad, bootie wearing Beverly Hills Chihuahua enjoys her luxurious lifestyle so much, she hardly notices Papi, a hilarious Chihuahua who happens to be crazy for Chloe. But when the most pampered pooch gets lost in Mexico with only a street-wise German Shepherd to help her find her ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 66% from 6,101 members
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  • Moreno Torroba - Luisa Fernanda - Blu-ray (2006)
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Nancy Herrera
    Director: Emilio Sagi
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Plácido Domingo heads an internationally renowned cast in Emilio Sagi's stylish production for Madrid's Teatro Real of Moreno Torroba's enduring Zarzuela, whose story itself is set in the Spanish capital. Jesús López Cobos conducts the Chorus & Orchestra of the Teatro Real.
    1 star out of 5 17% from 4 members
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  • Otello - La Scala on DVD (2001)
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Leo Nucci,  Cesare Catani
    Director: Graham Vick
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    OTELLO was the traditional season opener at Teatro alla Scala, and in December of 2001 this was the farewell production before a three year renovation started. Barbara Frittoli won over crowds and critics as Desdemona, and Placido Domingo considered this production his farewell to the role of Moro ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 62% from 58 members
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  • Our Favourite Things on DVD (2000)
    Starring: Charlotte Church,  Tony Bennett,  Placido Domingo
    Director: David Mallet
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    The tracklist includes 'Our Favourite Things', 'Through The Eyes Of A Child', 'One More Year', 'O Holy Night', 'I'll Be Home For Christmas', 'Winter Wonderland', 'The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)', 'Silent NIght', 'Jesus De Nazareth' and 'Do You Hear What I Hear'.
    2 stars out of 5 32% from 13 members
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  • Great Tenor Performances on DVD (1997)
    Starring: Jose Carreras,  Luciano Pavarotti,  Roberto Alagna
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    A collection of great performances from numerous operas, performed by the biggest stars at opera houses across Europe. All of the infamous Three Tenors are showcased on this, as well as lesser known talents like Alagna, Shicoff, Martinucci, and many more. In addition, it includes, for the first ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 56% from 56 members
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  • European Concert 1992 on DVD (1992)
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
    Director: Brian Large,  Brian Large
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Recorded at the Basilica of the Monastery El Escorial. Excerpts include Verdi - La Forza De Destino, and Don Carlo, Berlioz - La Damnation De Faust, Schubert - Symphony No. 7 in H Minor, Wagner - Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg, Wagner - Die Walkure and Gotterdammerung. Conducted by Daniel Barenboim.
    2.5 stars out of 5 50% from 23 members
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  • Verdi - Otello on DVD (1992)
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Kiri Te Kanawa,  Sergei Leiferkus
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    A 1992 coproduction by BBC, Covent Garden Pioneer, and the Royal Opera House of Verdi's classic opera about the Moor who loved not wisely, but too well. Conducted by George Solti.
    3.5 stars out of 5 73% from 15 members
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  • Aida on DVD (1989)
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Aprile Millo
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Verdi's tale of war, intrigue, jealousy and redemption through love set in ancient Egypt is interpreted by the masterful Metropolitan Opera conductor James Levine. Starring internationally renowned tenor Placido Domingo as Radames and lovely soprano Aprile Millo in the title role, AIDA is better ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 61% from 157 members
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  • Turandot - Puccini on DVD (1988)
    Starring: Placido Domingo
    Director: Kirk Browning
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Puccini's 'Turandot' performed by the Metropolitan Opera. Artists include: Eve Marto and Placido Domingo. Conducted by James Levine. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. Sung in Italian.
    3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 273 members
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  • Placido Domingo - An Evening With Placid... on DVD (1987)
    Starring: Placido Domingo
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This benefit was performed by the internationally renowned operatic tenor on the evening of June 21, 1987, at London's famous Wembley Arena. It was produced to benefit one of the very generous singer's favorite charities, the Save the Children Fund. The program includes favorite arias by Verdi, ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 56% from 40 members
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  • Carmen (1984)
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Julia Migenes-Johnson,  Ruggero Raimondi
    Director: Francesco Rosi
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Georges Bizet's 1875 opera about Carmen, the colorful cigarette factory worker whose flirtations with the soldier Don Jose are forgotten in her love for the matador Escamillo, is the source for director Francesco Rosi's cinematic version of the same story. Plácido Domingo sings the part of Don José,..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 66% from 634 members
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  • Samson Et Dalila on DVD (1981)
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Shirley Verrett,  Wolfgang Brendel
    Director: Nicolas Joel
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Nicolas Joel's production of Saint-Saens opera SAMSON ET DALILA is performed by the San Francisco Opera and stars internationally-renowned tenor Placido Domingo and soprano Shirley Verrett under the direction of conductor Julius Rudel.
    3 stars out of 5 57% from 63 members
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  • Giordano - Andrea Chenier on DVD (1981)
    Starring: Nello Santi,  Fedora Barbieri,  Gabriela Benackova
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Political intrigue during the French Revolution and the fate of a woman desired by two men are the focal points of Giordano's gripping drama Andrea Chenier. Placido Domingo sings the title role with great passion and tenderness in this acclaimed 1981 Vienna State Opera production; Gabriela ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 13 members
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  • Tosca - Puccini on DVD (1976)
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Raina Kabaivanska,  Sherrill Milnes
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' performed by the New Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Bruno Bartoletti. The cast includes the Ambrosian Singers, Placido Domingo, Raina Kabaivanska, and Sherrill Milnes. Directed by Gianfranco De Bosio.
    3 stars out of 5 64% from 62 members
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  • Un Ballo In Maschera on DVD (1975)
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Katia Ricciarelli,  Piero Cappuccilli
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Verdi's great romantic opera, produced London's Royal Opera House, is given its due under the assured and understanding hand of conductor Claudio Abbado. Internationally renowned tenor Placido Domingo starts in the role of Gustavus, while soprano Katia Ricciarelli turns in a gorgeous performance of ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 63% from 63 members
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  • Madama Butterfly - Puccini on DVD (1974)
    Starring: Mirella Freni,  Placido Domingo,  Christa Ludwig
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Puccini's opera 'Madame Butterfly' which tells the story of a Japanese girl, who marries a Navy Officer and gives birth to his child, then later kills herself when she discovers that he is already married. Conducted by Herbert Von Karajan and performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The cast ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 57% from 91 members
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  • Opera Hits on DVD
    Starring: Jose Carreras,  Placido Domingo,  Giacomo Aragall
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    A compilation of opera's best known arias, duets and choruses, with performances from Milan, Venice and the Royal Opera House. Extracts featured are taken from The Barber Of Saville, Tosca, Aida, Carmen and La Traviata.
    3 stars out of 5 60% from 64 members
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  • Placido Domingo - My Greatest Roles - Th... on DVD
    Starring: Placido Domingo
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Plácido Domingo is the most important person alive in opera. Greatest of the stage tenors still performing, experienced conductor, intendant of not one but two US opera houses - these bald facts hardly begin to delineate the man. Major sponsorship flocks to him, his influence is felt in opera ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 71% from 19 members
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  • Placido Domingo - Great Scenes on DVD
    Starring: Placido Domingo
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    An opera compilation from Placido Domingo. Includes: 'Die Fledermaus' (Strauss), 'Manon Lescaut' (Puccini), conducted by Sinopoli, 'Les Contes D'Hoffman' (Offenbach), conducted by Pretre, 'La Fanciulla Del West' (Puccini), conducted by Santi, 'Andrea Chenier' (Giordano), conducted by Rudel and '..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 44% from 5 members
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  • Highlights From The Royal Opera on DVD
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Kiri Te Kanawa
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Highlights of some of the world's best opera stars are featured in works by Offenbach, Puccini, Strauss and Verdi, performed at The Royal Opera in London's Covent Garden. Music from Les Contes d'Hoffmann, La Boh+¿me, Der Rosenkavalier, Don Carlo, Falstaff and more.
    2 stars out of 5 45% from 8 members
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  • Great Puccini Love Scenes on DVD
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Kiri Te Kanawa
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Performances from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and La Scala, Milan featuring Placido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa. Excerpts include: Otello - 'A Terr Si Nel Livido Fango', Il Tabarro - 'O Luigi! Luigi!' and Tosca - 'Amaro Sol Per Te M'Era Il Morire'.
    2 stars out of 5 34% from 37 members
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  • Symphony For The Spire on DVD
    Starring: Placido Domingo,  Jessye Norman,  English Chamber Orchestra
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Richard Armstrong conducts the English Chamber Orchestra in a musical and theatrical tribute staged before Prince Charles in Salisbury Cathedral to benefit the restoration effort of this magnificent British landmark. Includes firework display to Handel's 'La Rejouissance' (from 'Music For The Royal ..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 46% from 9 members
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  • Domingo - In Concert (3 discs) on DVD
    Starring: Placido Domingo
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    World-renowned operatic tenor Plácido Domingo is known for his strong voice, versatility and the impressive number and variety of opera roles that he has mastered over the years. This collection showcases his musical intellect and conducting abilities, featuring the Symphonic Orchestras of Miami ..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 47% from 9 members
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  • Verdi - Don Carlo on DVD
    Starring: Placido Domingo
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Performance at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York in March 1983 with the Orchestra and Chorus conducted by James Levine.
    2.5 stars out of 5 55% from 31 members
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