The Atlanta Opera is a professional opera company based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company was founded in 1979 and performs at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The Atlanta Opera’s mission is to “enrich lives through opera by creating productions of the highest quality, fostering new works and emerging artists, and building a diverse and engaged audience.” The company presents a variety of productions each season, including traditional operas, contemporary works, and world premieres. In addition to its mainstage productions, the Atlanta Opera also offers a number of education and outreach programs for people of all ages.