Paul Plishka

Born: 1941-08-28


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La Cenerentola

as Alidoro
Released: 1981-01-01

The Prince, Don Ramiro (who has changed places with his valet, Dandini), meets Cenerentola and...

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La Bohème

as Colline
Released: 1977-03-14

Puccini’s heartbreaking story of young love in the garrets of Belle Epoque Paris has attracted...

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Falstaff

as Sir John Falstaff
Released: 1993-01-01

It is to composer and librettist Arrigo Boito and his constant pestering of the octogenarian...

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Don Carlo

as King Philip
Released: 1980-02-21

Don Carlo (1980) Metropolitan Opera. Verdi / italian. King Philip's court is plagued by rebels,...

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Billy Budd

as Dansker
Released: 1997-03-11

John Dexter’s brilliant production of Britten’s searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title...

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Turandot

as Timur
Released: 1987-04-01

The Franco Zeffirelli production of Puccini's "Turandot", recorded live at the Metropolitan...

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Boris Godounov

as Pimène (voice)
Released: 1989-12-20

A possible impostor torments a newly crowned medieval czar who may have ordered the real...

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The Met — Tosca

as Sacristan
Released: 2009-10-10

Puccini’s musical thriller of lust, murder, and politics is one of the most dramatically...

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Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

as Jacopo Fiesco
Released: 1985-07-13

The ambiguities of Verdi’s theatre are particularly clear in his baritone roles, among which is...

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Puccini: La Bohème

as Benoit/Alcindoro
Released: 2008-06-01

Puccini’s evergreen paean to young love and the bohemian life has captivated generations of...

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Opening Night Gala Starring Renée Fleming

as Doctor Grenvil
Released: 2008-09-22

Keeping with a long-standing tradition, Renee Fleming kicks off the new season at the Met with...

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Berlioz: Les Troyens

as Narbal
Released: 1983-10-07

Berlioz’s colossal masterpiece requires stupendous forces—dozens of soloists, enormous chorus,...

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The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème

as Benoît/Alcindoro
Released: 2018-02-24

Puccini’s timeless love story, which includes some of its composer’s most beloved music, has...

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Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary

as Himself
Released: 1996-04-27

This tribute to James Levine, first shown on PBS, was only part of that glorious evening. Here...

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Giordano: Andrea Chénier

as Mathieu
Released: 1996-11-09

This live from the Met telecast from October 1996 of Giordano’s infrequently performed verismo...

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Manon Lescaut – The Met

as An innkeeper
Released: 2008-02-16

One of today’s most compelling singing actresses, Karita Mattila takes on the irresistible role...

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Stiffelio - The Met

as uncredited
Released: 1993-11-13

Giuseppe Verdi's opera of religion, revenge and redemption gets the star treatment in this 1993...

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Lucia di Lammermoor

as Raimondo
Released: 1983-09-28

This telecast offers a rare opportunity to see the legendary Joan Sutherland in the role that...

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Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Tales of Hoffmann

as uncredited
Released: 2019-04-13

In Luther's beer-cellar, lusty singing extols the virtues of beer and wine. For this evening,...

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