Paul Plishka, a powerful bass who sang in 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over 51 years ... presence — I can’t think of any other singer who had a career arc like that.” ...

The best sopranos and magical mezzos, heroic tenors and a mighty bass or two. From star divas of history to the finest voices of today, here’s our list of the greatest opera singers in history. No ...

For the briefest of moments, a silence fell over the pews of New Orleans’ famed St. Louis Cathedral, as the chapel filled ...

Known for his liquid bass tones and flawless diction, he appeared in 88 roles, many of them comic, over 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera.

Cymraeg Gwefan Cardiff Singer of the World yn y Gymraeg (Cardiff Singer of the World website in Welsh) "Opera's heavy-man" - JD Steane Baritones often 'meet in the middle' between dramatic and lyric.

Paola Kudacki/Met Opera The 40-year-old singer started voice lessons at the ... she went on the road with her family, playing bass guitar in the family gospel band: her brother on drums, her ...

“For historical sake and posterity’s sake – and what it means to the culture and Dédé – I’m absolutely on board,” the bass opera singer said. “But there was also a sense of sadnes ...