Cincinnati-based bass-baritone Seoyong Lee is deeply committed to bringing opera to life in a way that resonates with audiences of all ages, particularly younger generations. He is passionate about giving voice to new roles by contemporary composers while also making timeless works, such as those by Mozart and Puccini, accessible and relevant to today’s world. This commitment to bridging the old with the new has also fueled his interest in directing, where he seeks to further engage modern audiences through fresh interpretations of both classic and contemporary operatic works.