Rubén Domínguez

Rubén Domínguez (September 4, 1935 – September 11, 2015) 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. He has also participated in various opera festivals such as the Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago, Italy, La Stagione Lirica Estiva de Cagliari in Sardinia, the San Francisco Opera Festival, and the International Festival of 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 Edmonton, 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.