Founded in 1963, Seattle Opera is one of the leading opera companies in the United States. The company is recognized internationally for the quality of its productions, supportive and nurturing environment for singers and artists, and is especially known for its productions of the Wagner operas, having created an “international attraction” in its past presentations of Wagner’s epic Ring, according to The New York Times. By drawing the community together and by offering opera’s unique fusion of music and drama, Seattle Opera creates life-enhancing experiences that speak deeply to people’s hearts and minds.