Simon Estes recalls joy and torture of a singing life
The renowned baritone Simon Estes speaks from his Basking Ridge porch about his career highs and struggles. He describes humility as success and details his past discrimination in Iowa and New York, his divorce, and his work teaching values at Iowa State University.
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