2009-01-14

Domingo Is Still King of Opera

This is one concert to remember. I grew up listening to the maestro's rendition of "Thoughts on Mt. Keumkang (Geumgang; 그리운 금강산)" and oh, the thrill of hearing it live!
(Photo/Yonhap)


Placido Domingo showed he still reigns high as one of the century's greatest singers in his Seoul recital Tuesday.

At 67, the silver-haired Spaniard sang with the fervent ardor of a young Romeo ― waltzing onstage with diva Katherine Jenkins and giving six encores, including a local favorite he sang here 14 years ago.

Jenkins will undoubtedly be invited back after this impressive Korean debut, but the night's dark horse was the striking, jewel-toned South Korean soprano Lee Ji-young. Forward-thinking Domingo makes sure his reign is more than memorable, as he continues to pave paths for young talent. >>More

Read about Mr. Domingo's press conference in Seoul

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