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Extempore

Helios Ensemble

AZPM | By Andy Bade
Published May 20, 2024 at 8:17 AM MST
Helios Ensemble May 2024
Courtesy Helios Ensemble
The Helios Ensemble is a 50-person community vocal performance group based in Tucson, Arizona founded and directed by Dr. Benjamin Hansen.

Artistic Director of the Helios Ensemble Ben Hansen spoke with AZPM's Andy Bade about their upcoming performance of Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass during the AZPM Community Concert on May 26 and May 30 on Classical 90.5.
Classical Extempore
Andy Bade
Andy has been an announcer for Arizona Public Media since 2008. He is the music program coordinator and afternoon host on Classical 90.5 and the host of AZPM's digital series Classical Extempore.
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