Rubén Domínguez [SEP] voice type
Rubén Domínguez
Rubén Domínguez was a Venezuelan lirico-spinto tenor. He is recognized for his work within the lirico-spinto repertory, as well as works by Bellini and Donizetti. He played many verismo roles such as Canio in "Pagliacci". He also played Otello, Mario Cavaradossi, Manrico, Radamés and Calaf.
Early life.
Rubén Domínguez was born on September 4, 1935 in Caracas, Venezuela. When Domínguez was pressured by a Venezuelan political party (AD) that he would never sing in Venezuela
the Opera Metropolitana de Caracas. In North America he has performed at the Metropolitan Opera House and the Teatro de Bellas Artes. Domínguez has performed in the opera companies of Edmondton, Baltimore, San Diego, New Orleans, Michigan Opera Theatre, and the Opera Pacific. In 1988, Domínguez was awarded the Luciano Pavarotti Award. In addition to his on-stage experience, Domínguez has been involved in teaching in the form of master classes in vocal production.
Rubén Domínguez died in his native Caracas on September 11, 2015