description Nashville Opera Overview
Nashville Opera is a professional opera company based in Nashville, Tennessee, and was founded in 1981. It presents opera productions and related educational or community programs for audiences in the region. The organization operates within a city widely associated with country music, while providing a separate venue for staged vocal theater and classical opera performance.
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When was Nashville Opera founded?
Nashville Opera was founded in 1981 by Mary Cortner Ragland and is based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a professional opera company, even though the city is better known internationally for country music. [Nashville Opera history](https://nashvilleopera.org/history/)
Where does Nashville Opera perform?
Its productions use venues including the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the Noah Liff Opera Center. The company also performs in community spaces through Opera on Wheels. [Nashville Opera season information](https://nashvilleopera.org/season/)
What is Opera on Wheels?
Opera on Wheels is Nashville Opera's touring program, using a mobile stage to bring live performances to parks, neighborhoods, and other public spaces around Middle Tennessee. The program runs in summer and fall and features classically trained singers. [Opera on Wheels](https://nashvilleopera.org/wheels/)
Does Nashville Opera have programs for children or students?
Yes. Its education work includes Opera On Tour, school performances, and family programs, while the Mary Ragland Emerging Artist Program supports developing singers. Company materials say its school tour serves about 25,000 students annually, though yearly totals can change. [Nashville Opera education](https://nashvilleopera.org/education/)
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