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Since its inception in 1883, the Metropolitan Opera in New York City has been one of the world’s leading opera companies.
Keywords: opera houses, metropolitan, met, new york city, opera

One of the leading U.S. opera houses. Under David Gockley's long tenure (he left for SF Opera recently), the comapny became well known for championing American composers and artists.
Keywords: opera houses, houston, american opera, david gockley

A young and upcoming company. The Seattle Opera has really made a name for itself in recent years for its well regarded performances of Wagner's Ring Cycle.
Keywords: opera houses, seattle, wagner, ring cycle

One of the leading companies in the U.S. One of the younger American companies (founded post-WW2), the current music director is Sir Andrew Davis.
Keywords: opera houses, chicago lyric

Official site for the Paris Opera. Site is in French, so your ability to navigate may be limited.
Keywords: opera houses, paris, french opera

One of the world's most famous opera houses. La Scala in Milan. Many of the most important Italian Operas of the 19th and 20th centuries were premiered here.
Keywords: opera houses, la scala, italian opera

One of the most important Opera Houses in the world. Former directors read like a who's who of music history: Mahler, R. Strauss and Karajan to name a few.
Keywords: opera houses, vienna, staatsoper, wien

Second largest opera company in the U.S. Currently lead by the well-regarded David Gockley (General Director) and Donald Runnicles (Music Director).
Keywords: opera houses, san francisco