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Placido Domingo - new goodwill ambassador for UNESCO November 21, 2012 Placido Domingo became the new goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. He is being honored for his exceptional career and for "his efforts to bring classical music to the entire world," UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova said in a ceremony at the body's Paris headquarters. This is the second tribute he has received in a little more than a week, after being honored with the prestigious ring of honor by the Vienna State Opera last Wednesday, and it is one more on a virtually endless list of awards he has been given. In its quest for new talent, Wednesday's ceremony was followed by a benefit concert and a gala dinner at the UNESCO's headquarters where sopranos Micaela Oeste and Angel Blue, both of whom are participating in its Young Artist programs, performed. Video New Album: SONGS Plácido Domingo presents his new album “Songs” - It is his first pop album in over twenty years, with repertoire in four languages, chosen from over 70 years of the world’s most popular melodies. The new release contains the Maestro´s first recordings of many pop classics, including duets with great artists: Josh Groban, Susan Boyle, Harry Connick Jr., Katherine Jenkins, Chris Botti, Megan Hilty, Zaz and Plácido Domingo Jr. “Songs” will be out Oct 15 (Sony Classical)