Aaron Breid

Heralded as the “embodiment of classical clarity” (Minnesota Star Tribune), Aaron Breid is rapidly garnering acclaim as an operatic and symphonic conductor. Known for his precise and passionate leadership, he has emerged as both a sought after guest conductor and a trusted artistic collaborator. Recent highlights include his Kennedy Center debut conducting Turandot with Washington National Opera, where he also covered Fidelio and Gods and Mortals. Breid's regular appearances on the music staff of San Francisco Opera, Washington National Opera, National Symphony Orchestra, and Los Angeles Opera have been highlighted with a diverse span of repertoire — with a special emphasis on large scale German and French grand opera.

Recent and upcoming engagements include appearances with Virginia Symphony, Omaha Symphony, North Carolina Opera, and Miami Music Festival. Breid has also stepped in to conduct more than a dozen performances of Turandot, Carmen, Il trovatore, Gianni Schicchi, Suor Angelica, Il barbiere di Siviglia, Così fan tutte, and The Ballad of Baby Doe with Washington National Opera, Minnesota Opera, Central City Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, Opera Omaha, and Virginia Opera.

Past seasons have seen Breid collaborate on productions with San Francisco Opera’s Merola Opera Program, Spoleto Festival, USA, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Atlanta Opera, Sarasota Opera, and Palm Beach Opera; symphony highlights have included performances with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Ithaca College Orchestra, Heartland Philharmonic, UNO Chamber Orchestra, Ocala Symphony, Golden Valley Symphony, Edina Chorale and Orchestra, and collaborations with New West Symphony and Charlotte Symphony.

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