Plácido Domingo Movies

In 2010, opera divo Placido Domingo made headlines by forsaking his longstanding tenor vocals for his original singing voice: baritone. This was the vocal range that launched his career at the Mexican National Opera in 1959, so his return to the form marked a seminal event. The production in this release - a 2010 version of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, by the Royal Opera House - was mounted to commemorate it. It co-stars Mariana Polavskaya, Joseph Calleja, Jonathan Summers and Ferruccio Furlanetto; Elijah Moshinsky directs; and the Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House lend symphonic accompaniment under the baton of Antonio Pappano. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

A pampered Chihuahua accustomed to the living the good life in glamorous Beverly Hills must rein in her heiress instincts and rely on the kindness of strangers in order to find her way back home after becoming hopelessly lost in Mexico. Chloe (voice of Drew Barrymore) is a diamond-clad toy dog who favors traveling in her wealthy owner's purse over frolicking in an open park, and Papi (voice of George Lopez) is the kind of independent pup that she doesn't afford a second glance. When a vacation mishap leaves Chloe stranded in Mexico, the Chihuahua who doesn't speak a lick of Spanish must rely on street-smart German shepherd Delgado (voice of Andy Garcia) to guide her back home before she wanders any further south. Meanwhile, brave Papi races to the border intent on proving his love for Chloe by tracking her down and escorting her home in style. Along the way, Papi is joined by an enthusiastic pack of helpful pooches (voices of Luis Guzman, Plácido Domingo, and Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo) a pair of concerned humans (Piper Perabo and Manolo Cardona), an anxious iguana (voice of Paul Rodriguez), and a crafty rat (voice of Cheech Marin). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

The Teatro Real in Madrid mounted this production of Georg Friedrich Handel's 1724 opera Tamerlano in 2008, starring Plácido Domingo as Bajazet, Monica Bacelli as Tamerlano and Ingela Bohlin as Asteria. Graham Vick directs for the stage, with musical accompaniment by the Orchestra of the Teatro Real/Madrid Symphony Orchestra; Paul McCreesh serves as musical director. Ron Howell did the choreography. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

The Teatro Real in Madrid mounted this production of Federico Moreno Torroba's opera Luisa Fernanda, starring Placido Domingo, Nancy Herrera and José Bros. Jesús López Cobos serves as musical director and Emilio Sagi as stage director; The Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Real provide musical accompaniment. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Famed tenor Placido Domingo headlines this December 2006 stage production of Tan Dun's unique opera The First Emperor, mounted by Raise the Red Lantern director Zhang Yimou. Dun composed the score and conducts; he also co-authored the libretto with Ha Jin, adapting both historical records by Sima Qian and the screenplay The Legend of the Bloody Zheng by Lu Wei. This filmed outing bears an unusual footnote, as one in a series of early 21st century filmed operas released to mainstream theaters by New York's Metropolitan Opera in High Definition (HD) format. It contains not merely the said opera, but interviews with the various participants conducted by the late Beverly Sills, and extensive behind-the-scenes footage. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

This evening of opera music features the great tenor Placido Domingo, soprano Anna Netrebko, and tenor Rolando Villazon performing individually and together on a number of selections written by the most famous composers of all time. Among the artists whose work appear during the concert are Verdi, Bizet, Rossini, and Puccini. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Also known as the Kirov Opera and Ballet Theater, the Mariinsky Theater, located in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg, is one of the world's most prestigious venues for music and dance. Built in 1859, the building briefly fell into disuse following the Soviet Revolution in 1917, but was reopened as a cultural center that brought high art to the people, and despite extensive damage during the Siege of Leningrad, the building was restored in 1944. Though it played host to some of Russia's most famous performers for over a century and a quarter, the Mariinsky's future became uncertain following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, but under the guidance of artistic director Valery Gergiev, the theater has re-established its reputation as one of the most vital centers for opera and ballet in the world, and attracts fans from all corners of the globe. Sacred Stage: The Mariinski Theater is a documentary which offers a look at this beautiful home to the performing arts, as well as offering glimpses from its distinguished past and energetic present. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

The Theater an der Wien mounted this production of Gian Carlo Menotti's Goya in 2004, with a cast that includes Plácido Domingo as famed artist Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, Michelle Breedt as Doña Cayetana, Duchess of Alba, Íride Martínez as María Luisa, Queen of Spain, and Andreas Conrad as Charles IV, King of Spain. Emmanuel Villaume conducts, Steffen Aarfing designed the sets and costumes, Nikolaus Adler choreographs; and Matthias Köhler serves as chorus master. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Placido Domingo conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker in this concert featuring the violin talents of Sarah Chang and the singing of Ana Maria Martinez. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

This holiday release pairs footage of a warm, crackling fireplace, with beloved Christmas music performed by classical music trio the Three Tenors. Some of the tracks featured include White Christmas, Oh Tannenbaum, Ave Maria, Dolce Maria, and more. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

Featuring the internationally renowned tenor Plácido Domingo, Christmastime in Vienna is an annual holiday production featuring some of the music world's most celebrated performers. This production showcases the talents of Alejandro Fernandez, Patricia Kaas, and, of course, Domingo. Conducted by Steven Mercurio, selections include "Blanca Navidad," "Un Mensaje de Amor y de Paz," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Silent Night," and more. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi