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Simon Estes (born March 2, 1938) is an operatic bass-baritone of African-American descent who had a major international opera career beginning in the 1960s. He has sung at most of the world's major opera houses as well as in front of presidents, popes and internationally renowned figures and celebrities including Bill Clinton , Richard Nixon ...
Learn how Simon Estes, a Black bass-baritone, overcame racism, financial hardship and personal loss to become one of the leading voices of his generation. Read his story of how he discovered his talent, found his voice teacher, performed for presidents and popes, and faced the challenges of being a Black opera singer in America.
Jun 22, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of bass-baritone Simon Estes, who sang at many major opera houses and with top singers, and who has worked as a voice, humanities, and foreign language professor. Listen to his conversation with Marc A. Scorca, who shares his memories of meeting and working with Simon Estes, and his insights on opera and its history.
Feb 6, 2006 · Learn about the life and career of Simon Estes, a renowned opera singer and educator who performed at the Deutsche Opera in Berlin, the White House, and the Nobel Prize Committee. Find out his birthplace, education, awards, and achievements in music and education.
Jun 15, 2022 · The renowned baritone-bass from Centerville, who broke barriers as an international performer, will sing in "Porgy and Bess" with the Des Moines Metro Opera in July. It will be his debut on an Iowa stage and his last opera show after nearly 60 years of career.
On July 15th, 2021, bass-baritone Simon Estes sat down with OPERA America's President/CEO Marc A. Scorca for a conversation about opera and their life.Intern...
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Learn about the life and achievements of Simon Estes, the F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Artist in Residence at Iowa State University and a star of the opera stage. He is also a professor, a humanitarian, and a role model for young people around the world.
