Tag: opera

116 – Ben Goes to China

116 – Ben Goes to China

April 30, 2016 | By | Add a Comment

Ben Bongers (an opera tenor featured in Opera Stories: Ben Bongers – MLR 051) returns to Music Life Radio and speaks with Erik Core about his adventures while performing in China. The winner of Chinese Idol (yes, the Chinese version of American Idol) had heard Ben singing in San Francisco and wanted him to come to […]

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114 – Step Into My Parlor: Stephen Carter-Hicks (2/2)

114 – Step Into My Parlor: Stephen Carter-Hicks (2/2)

January 27, 2016 | By | Add a Comment

Stephen Carter-Hicks is a classically trained singer who found his calling in the world of cabaret.  Starting his career in show business through his talents as a wig and hair master, he worked on Broadway productions such as Tommy but soon found himself on the stage in performances like Cats.  He found his passion in cabaret performance […]

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113 – Step Into My Parlor: Stephen Carter-Hicks (Part 1)

113 – Step Into My Parlor: Stephen Carter-Hicks (Part 1)

December 27, 2015 | By | Add a Comment

 Stephen Carter-Hicks is a classically trained singer who found his calling in the world of cabaret.  Starting his career in show business through his talents as a wig and hair master, he worked on Broadway productions such as Tommy but soon found himself on the stage in performances like Cats.  He found his passion in cabaret performance […]

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051 – Opera Stories: Ben Bongers

051 – Opera Stories: Ben Bongers

February 15, 2012 | By | 3 Comments

Ben Bongers, tenor, is an artist in demand by many opera companies throughout the world. MLR’s Erik Core interviews Ben about his life, including how he went from the Nebraska farmlands to star of the opera stage, and all places in between. Ben breaks down an opera for us, talks about how to take care […]

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