Austin Opera, formerly known as the Austin Lyric Opera, is an opera company based in
Austin,
Texas
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. The company was founded in 1986. Its key personnel include Annie Burridge as general director, and Timothy Myers as artistic advisor.
In January 2007, it staged the North American premiere of
Philip Glass’s opera ''
Waiting for the Barbarians
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Music of Austin, Texas
Musical groups established in 1986
American opera companies
1986 establishments in Texas
Performing arts in Texas
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