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

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

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 ...

"Flight Lessons is a full, rich story—the heroine’s journey—that takes us into the world of urban birds," writes Gene Kahane.

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.

Every year, opera singers from around the world converge on SC's Columbia College's campus with one goal: to make it to the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

For the show, professional opera singers will be backed by Broomfield’s full orchestra. Although it may be considered a high-brow art form for wealthier audiences at fancy venues, passionate ...

“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 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Opera singer David Daniels performs as Prospero during the final dress rehearsal of “The Enchanted Island ...

Legendary American bass Paul Plishka has died at the age of 83 ... he received the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Great American ...