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Seldom does the public have the opportunity to hear a leading figure in the music world speak about his or her work in person. Rarer still is the opportunity to participate in such an event at no cost, which is why our community is so fortunate that the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus is presenting a free community conversation with internationally acclaimed tenor Ben Heppner.<\/p>\n

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Currently appearing in the title role of LA Opera’s<\/a> production of “Lohengrin,” renowned tenor Ben Heppner will discuss his career, vocal technique and early training in a conversation moderated by Dr. Steven Kronauer, director of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus<\/a>’ (LACC) Young Men’s Ensemble and presented in conjunction with that group.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>Photo credit: Courtesy of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Program Details:<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>Friday, December 10, 2010, 7:30 PM<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>Buckley School <\/a> 3900 Stansbury Avenue  Sherman Oaks, CA 91423<\/p>\n

(Ample free parking is available on campus)    <\/p>\n

Cost: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n

More Information: <\/strong>Call the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus at 626.793.4231 or visit them online at www.lachildrenschorus.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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