The 2019 Anton Coppola
Excellence in the Arts Award Recipient
Widely-acclaimed bass
PAUL PLISHKA
This year’s award is presented to Paul Plishka whose extraordinary voice and
impeccable artistry combine to make him one of the world’s foremost singers,
praised by critics for his smooth, beautifully produced bass and polished
dramatic skills. This distinguished American artist has become one of the
most widely acclaimed and sought-after singers of our time.
A leading member of the Metropolitan Opera roster since 1967, Plishka also
appears regularly with major opera companies in North American cities such
as San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, Baltimore, Houston,
Pittsburgh, Dallas, San Diego, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. In Europe,
he has performed in Geneva, Munich, Hamburg, Barcelona, Vienna, Berlin,
Zurich, Paris, Lyon and Marseilles and at Covent Garden in London and
La Scala in Milan.
Previous Award Recipients
Renata Scotto, Carlisle Floyd, Plácido Domingo, Anton Coppola, Martina Arroyo,
Thomas Hampson, Sherrill Milnes, Tito Capobianco, Diana Soviero and Denyce Graves
Anton Coppola Excellence in the Arts Award Sponsor:
Charles A. and Faith S. Simmons
Grand Gala Sponsors
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