The Deutsche Oper am Rhein Düsseldorf Duisburg GmbH is a theatre community serving the cities of Düsseldorf and Duisburg that represents a lengthy tradition of collaboration between these two urban centres. Ever since it was founded in 1956 it has been regarded as one of Germany's leading opera houses. With an ensemble of top quality soloists, distinguished chorus and the nationally- and internationally-acclaimed Ballett am Rhein company, it has evolved into one of Europe's premier addresses for both opera and dance. Its home lies within one of Germany's largest and most densely populated cultural regions. The two cities of Düsseldorf and Duisburg alone account for almost 1.1 million inhabitants, but numerous neighbouring districts and a large number of outside visitors also benefit from the range of excellent work offered by the Deutsche Oper am Rhein.operamrhein.de