Mr. Plishka was a beloved presence at the Metropolitan Opera, where he sang in 1,672 performances over 51 years.

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 ...

Paul Plishka, a powerful bass with a ready smile and hearty laugh who sang 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over ...

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.

Famous singers: Norman Bailey; Hans Hotter; James Morris; Friedrich Schorr; John Tomlinson; Willard White. Famous roles: Osmin (Mozart - Die Entführung aus dem Serail); Sarastro (Mozart - Die ...

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.

Most opera singers have a tessitura of around two octaves ... The victor is German bass Ivan Rebroff (1931-2008). His range was remarkable, spanning four and a half octaves.