Scott Wright is a singer, conductor, composer, actor, patron, and arts advocate. He currently serves as general and artistic director of Mobile Opera and is general director emeritus of the International Performing Arts Institute in Bavaria, Germany. He has performed in numerous operas, operettas, and musical theatre productions. His favorite role in opera, however, is that of conductor — always a challenging and rewarding experience.  

Special appreciation to Stefani Priskos, Director of the Alabama Center for Traditional Culture at the Alabama State Council on the Arts, for conducting the interview.   

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