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Marta DomingoOpera soprano, director, designer, wife of Placido Domingo
Date of Birth: 01.01.1935
Country:  Mexico |
Content:
- Marta Domingo: From Opera Singer to Director and Designer
- Marriage to Plácido Domingo
- Career as a Director and Designer
- Support for Plácido Domingo
- Children and Family
- Legacy
Marta Domingo: From Opera Singer to Director and Designer
Early Life and CareerMarta Domingo (née Ornelas) was born in Veracruz, Mexico. She studied at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City before performing as an operatic soprano at the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
Marriage to Plácido Domingo
Marta met Plácido Domingo in Mexico while they were both young singers. They married in 1962 and had two sons together: Plácido Francisco Domingo Jr. (1965) and Álvaro Maurizio Domingo (1968).
Career as a Director and Designer
After leaving her singing career to raise her family, Marta returned to the opera world as a director. She has staged operas throughout Europe and North America.
Support for Plácido Domingo
Marta has been an unwavering supporter of her husband's career. In his autobiography, "My First Forty Years," Plácido Domingo praised his wife's unwavering belief in him. She is also his regular critic, whose opinions he values highly.
Children and Family
In addition to their two sons with Marta, Plácido Domingo has a third son, José Plácido Domingo (1958), from his first marriage.
Legacy
Marta Domingo is a remarkable artist who has made significant contributions to the world of opera. Her talent as a singer, director, and designer has earned her international acclaim. As the wife and long-time supporter of Plácido Domingo, she has played a pivotal role in his extraordinary career.
