Opera Singer Esther Hinds Interview (1982)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-10-24
Duration: 00:10:55
Subjects: Hinds, Esther | Baton Rouge Opera Company | Music | Opera
Contributors:
- Sexton, Sharon Elizabeth Host
- Perkins, Huel Reporter
- Hinds, Esther Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 24, 1982, episode of the series “Folks” features reporter Huel Perkins’ interview with opera singer Esther Hinds, the star of the Baton Rouge Opera Company’s production of “Aida.” She discusses: why she loves opera; the basic skills needed for an opera singer; the lack of success for black male opera singers; and the efforts to expand the audience for opera by performing in English. Host: Sharon Elizabeth Sexton