“Breid create[s] delicate orchestra textures that [are] the embodiment of classical clarity...” – Minnesota Star Tribune

Aaron Breid is rapidly garnering acclaim as an operatic and symphonic conductor. His precise and passionate leadership has distinguished him as a sought-after guest conductor and an integral collaborator on large scale opera productions. Highlights among recent guest conductor engagements include Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Omaha Symphony, Minnesota Opera, Miami Music Festival, and Orchestra Seattle.

Last season, Breid made his Kennedy Center début conducting Turandot for Washington National Opera, later returning to cover performances of Fidelio and a special concert presentation of Godsand Mortals. He also joined San Francisco Opera, Los AngelesOpera, and The Atlanta Opera, collaborating on productions of The(R)evolution of Steve Jobs, Il barbiere di Siviglia, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This season, Breid serves as the Associate Conductor of Vanessa for National Symphony Orchestra, as well as Dead Man Walking for San Francisco Opera. In addition, he will return to North Carolina Opera to conduct Le nozze di Figaro.

In recent seasons, Breid conducted Hänsel und Gretel at Miami Music Festival and collaborated on the revival of Vanessa at Spoleto Festival, USA. He 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 Minnesota Opera, Central City Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, Opera Omaha, and Virginia Opera.

Known for his contributions to the German and French grand repertoire, recent performances include Tannhäuser (Los Angeles Opera), Elektra (Washington National Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera), Samson et Dalila (Washington National Opera, North Carolina Opera), Wozzeck (Des Moines Metro Opera), Faust (Washington National Opera), Arabella (Minnesota Opera), Der Freischütz (Virginia Opera), Cendrillon (Miami Music Festival), and Siegfried Act III in concert (North Carolina Opera).

Past seasons have seen Breid collaborate on productions with San Francisco Opera’s Merola Opera Program, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, The 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.

Current as of November 1, 2024