José Plácido Domingo Embil (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈplaθiðo ðoˈmiŋɡo]; born 21 January 1941), known as Plácido Domingo, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range. As of the end of 2013, he has sung 144 different roles.

One of The Three Tenors, he has more recently taken on conducting opera and concert performances, and is the general director of the Los Angeles Opera in California.