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| Aidan Lang photo by Philip Newton |
Members of the Seattle Opera staff share funny stories, fond memories, and words of gratitude for a man who's been a truly awesome boss, friend, mentor, listener, fearless leader, and innovative thinker. Tomorrow, June 21, is Lang's last day at Seattle Opera before departing to become the next leader of Welsh National Opera. ( "Some of you know that Welsh National Opera holds a special place in my heart. It is where my career in opera began. I consider WNO to be my artistic home&#;the only company for which I would even consider departing the Pacific Northwest."). During Aidan's six years here, Seattle Opera increased its audiences, particularly, young people, created a new civic home for opera at Seattle Center, introduced new chamber opera productions in locations around the city, and spurred complex conversations surrounding race, justice, and representation.
"Aidan Lang is a gentleman of the truest sense. From the day
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The company has been led by Aidan Lang as its General Director since 2019. |
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Aidan Lang is the General Director of WNO. Prior to his appointment, he served as General Director of Seattle Opera from and General Director of New Zealand Opera from |
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Welsh National Opera Orchestra director Aidan Lang attends the press briefing with artists performing at Prague Spring International Music. |
Q&A with Aidan Lang of Seattle Opera - City Arts Magazine
Aidan Lang explains the fuss.