Paul Plishka, a powerful bass who sang in 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over 51 years, died Feb. 3 at a hospice center in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was 83. His wife ...

Paul Plishka, a powerful bass with a ready smile and hearty laugh who sang 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over 51 years, has died. He was 83. Plishka died Monday at a hospice in ...