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Simon Estes, bass baritone opera singer, discusses his life and career in classical opera

BROADCAST: Feb. 10, 1982 | DURATION: 00:27:58

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Synopsis

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. 14" by Dimitri Shostakovich: Adagio- "Les Attentives II" (Madam, look!); Adagio- "À la Santé," and Andante- "O, Del'vig, Del'vig!" Studs ends the program with two love songs for Valentine's Day: "My Funny Valentine," performed by Anita O'Day, and "Spanish is the Loving Tongue," performed by Judy Collins.