The Defining Roles of Simon Estes’ Metropolitan Opera Career

Simon Estes, born on March 2, 1938, did not have an easy career path. While the bass-baritone succeeded in Europe in his early years, the United States didn’t take too well to him. He was only accepted for minor roles at most prominent theaters and it wasn’t until 1981, 16 years after his professional debut, that the Metropolitan Opera offered {…}

Feb 13, 2017

Black History Month 2017 Part 3: Historical Black Singers That Changed the Opera World

For the past two weeks we have honored the black singers making strides in today’s diverse opera world. But unfortunately, as has been the case in many social situations, the opera world was not always that diverse and the black community was not always a lock for representation on the biggest stages. But throughout the years major operatic pioneers manage {…}

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The Defining Roles of Simon Estes’ Metropolitan Opera Career

Black History Month 2017 Part 3: Historical Black Singers That Changed the Opera World