The mission of Pittsburgh Opera, Inc. is to culturally enrich Pittsburgh and the tri-state area and to draw national and international attention to the region. This commitment is comprised of four goals: creating opera productions which meet and preserve the highest standards of artistic excellence; conveying the operatic arts in ways that make the art form intellectually and financially accessible to a diverse audience; providing educational opportunities to develop young American singers into tomorrow's artists; and ensuring the future of the Company through responsible fiscal management today.

Pittsburgh Opera provides the citizens of southwestern Pennsylvania and the field of opera at large with the following programs and services:

• Mainstage Season: Pittsburgh Opera presents five productions, in a variety of musical and dramatic styles, drawn from the complete operatic repertoire. The company's home is in the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh, but as the season expands, the Byham Theatre will also serve as one of the company's venues.

• Pittsburgh Opera Center: Through the Pittsburgh Opera Center, the company provides pre-professional training and career development services to ten emerging artists each year. Movement classes, vocal coaching, career management counseling and master classes with operatic legends create a supportive and nurturing environment where singers can experiment, learn and grow as artists.

• Education and Outreach Programs: Pittsburgh Opera provides curriculum-based professional development opportunities for educators, presents performances and other programs to expose students in grades 3-12 and college to opera, and has created an adult education program to enrich the experience of opera-goers.