The Nashville Symphony is widely regarded as the cornerstone of the performing arts in Middle Tennessee. With more than 200 performances annually, The Symphony offers local audiences a range of Classical, Pops, Pied Piper children's series concerts, as well as a variety of special events at venues including Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Ryman Auditorium, War Memorial Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry. The Symphony performs with other leading arts organizations, including Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera and Tennessee Repertory Theatre, as well.