Simon Estes, bass-baritone opera singer, is in Chicago for four performances of George Fredric Handel's Oratorio "Saul." He talks with Studs about growing up, his education, and his career in classical music and opera. The following songs were removed due to copyright restrictions. "Symphony No.

Studs interview with Mattiwilda Dobbs, first female and black to perform at La Scala. Dobbs describes her musical beginning as a child within a musical family in Atlanta, Georgia. She explains her training and professional background with various opera houses and theaters. The musical pieces are removed from this edited version of the original recording.