On August 30, Plácido Domingo received the Europa Nostra Medal of Honour.

The famed singer received the medal on stage at the Gran Teatro all’Aperto Giacomo Puccini in Torre del Lago, Italy, at the end of his Gala concert.

From co-hosting annual high-profile European Heritage Awards Ceremonies to supporting the launch of the 7 Most Endangered Programme, Domingo made an outstanding contribution to promoting the mission of Europa Nostra.

In a statement regarding his award, Domingo said, “I shall cherish the Europa Nostra Medal of Honour with deep gratitude, both as an artist and as a European citizen. With great expertise and incredible passion, Europa Nostra promotes our heritage, which lies at the very heart of our European identity. May Europe’s diverse cultural heritage, shaped by art and unique landscapes, inspire minds and hearts toward dialogue through its profound beauty.”

Hermann Parzinger, Executive President of Europa Nostra added, “We are indebted to Maestro Domingo for all that he has done, as a committed leader acting in a voluntary capacity, to help raise the public profile of Europa Nostra’s mission and action.”

Finally, Fabrizio Miracolo, President of the Puccini Festival commented, “The Europa Nostra Medal of Honour, presented on the stage of the Gran Teatro Giacomo Puccini, symbolically brings together three great treasures of European culture: Puccini, Domingo and this unique place where the Maestro chose to live and create his music.”

Domingo continues to perform regularly at the age of 85 and next performs at the Teatro Villamarta, Hungarian State Opera, and Teatro San Carlo, among others.