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When facing symphonic orchestras which have played some works five thousands times, you have nothing to do.
Placido Domingo
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Placido Domingo
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: January 21
Actor
Conductor
Musician
Opera Singer
Singer
Tenor
Madrid
Spain
José Plácido Domingu Embil
Placido Domingo
Jose Placido Domingu Embil
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