The Atlanta Opera, an opera company located in Atlanta, Georgia was established in 1979. Performs at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Their goal is to enhance lives through opera by producing top-notch productions supporting works and emerging talents and cultivating an engaged audience. Each season the company showcases a range of performances including operas, contemporary pieces, and world premieres. Apart, from their mainstage shows the Atlanta Opera provides initiatives and outreach programs for individuals of all ages.