Placido Domingo Performs A Spanish Concert In D.C. 5/1

In a rare one-night-only performance, internationally acclaimed tenor Plácido Domingo, General Director of Washington National Opera, will perform a concert featuring his favorite Spanish-language music, May 1, 2009 in Washington, D.C. Entitled Plácido Domingo Sings: From My Latin Soul, the concert will feature the 12-time Grammy Award winner singing well known music from the tango, ranchera (mariachi) and zarzuela traditions, including "La maravilla," "No puede ser" and the iconic anthem "Granada." Special guest Lucero- the award-winning Mexican singer and actress-will join Mr. Domingo for this Latin-themed event.

Following the concert, Washington elite and Domingo fans from around the globe are expected at an exclusive Gala, which will include dinner, entertainment and dancing at the Organization of American States.

CONCERT: Friday, May 1, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D Street, Washington, D.C.

POST-EVENT GALA: Friday, May 1, 2009, following concert (approximately 9:30 p.m.)
Organization of American States, 17th Street & Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.

TICKETS: Concert tickets for Plácido Domingo Sings: From My Latin Soul range from $45 to $200 and go on sale to the general public beginning March Sunday, 15 through Ticketmaster, 202.397.SEAT, www.ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster outlets. For more information about all Washington National Opera events, contact WNO Audience Services at 202.295.2400 or 800.US.OPERA or visit www.dc-opera.org.

Gala packages, which include premium concert tickets, start at $500 and are on sale now. For more information about gala packages, contact WNO's Special Events Office, 202.295.2486.