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In 1963, the commission of Minnesota Opera - "The Mask of Angels" (pictured above) initiated the creation of a small opera company, Gemini, which dedicated the rare and avant-garde. Fifty-five years later, Minnesota Opera is a leading American company hired as a groundbreaking creator of compelling operas, programs and new works. In 1963, the World Premiere Commission led to the creation of a small Twin Cities opera company that dedicated a rare and avant-garde look. Fifty-five years later, this brand is one of the largest and most renowned opera companies in the country, known for its world-class artistry and innovative productions. The Opera Center focused on compositions and new works by American composers, and under the influence of the Walker Art Center, focused on visual design. Known as a progressive, "alternative" opera company during the 1970s, it merged with St. Paul Opera in 1976, and in the 1980s began to shift its focus to a more "traditional" repertoire.