NEW YORK: Placido Domingo is writing The Joy of Opera, a book to be published in 2009, in which the renowned tenor will offer insights into masterpieces and what makes a singer great.

New York -- Bored by opera? Can't understand the words? Placido Domingo wants to change your mind. The celebrated tenor is working on a book for non-opera fans, The Joy of Opera, to be published in 2009.