Portrait of Sister Helen Prejean. Photo: Scott Langley

August 13 | 5:30 p.m. EDT

Town Hall: Prejean & Miller

Join us for a Virtual Town Hall featuring Sister Helen Prejean, the author of Dead Man Walking, and Teresa A. Miller, Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Diversity Officer for SUNY and criminal procedure specialist.
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Glimpse: Rinaldo

Handel’s Rinaldo, originally scheduled for the 2020 Festival, tells a tale of love and heroism. This Glimpse features the aria “Sorge nel petto,” a moment of quiet and introspection against the backdrop of an epic battle.
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Glimpse: Glimmerglass Lieder

On July 30, we premiered a short film from bass-baritone Ryan McKinny and Keep the Music Going Productions, showcasing Schubert lieder against the stunning backdrop of Otsego County and the Festival campus.
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Illustration by Elicia Edijanto of a wolf looking down on a child in silhouette.

Glimpse: The Jungle Book

On July 23, we premiered a Glimpse of the world premiere youth opera, The Jungle Book, by Kamala Sankaram and Kelley Rourke.
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A backstage glimpse of John Holiday as Xerxes.

Glimmerglass Glimpses

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to cancel live performances at the Festival this summer. But, we invite you to learn more about Glimmerglass Glimpses, our summer series that celebrates song, story, and community — from the safety of your home.
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Black Lives Matter

Glimmerglass stands with the Black community and against racism.
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All live performances for summer 2020 have been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Click for more information.
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Photo of the Alice Busch Opera Theater in daylight. Photo: Karli Cadel

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Click to access quick facts regarding our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as Frequently Asked Questions.
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Theater building reflected in the water.

First Glimpse

Check out the newest installation of Glimmerglass Glimpses, our online summer series. This Glimpse features Artistic Advisor Eric Owens, 2020 Artists in Residence Isabel Leonard and William Burden, soprano Alyson Cambridge, and more.
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Portrait of Sister Helen Prejean. Photo: Scott Langley

August 13 | 5:30 p.m. EDT

Town Hall: Prejean & Miller

Glimpse: Rinaldo

Glimpse: Glimmerglass Lieder

Illustration by Elicia Edijanto of a wolf looking down on a child in silhouette.

Glimpse: The Jungle Book

A backstage glimpse of John Holiday as Xerxes.

Glimmerglass Glimpses

Black Lives Matter

Glimmerglass Festival theater

COVID-19 Update

Photo of the Alice Busch Opera Theater in daylight. Photo: Karli Cadel

FAQs

Theater building reflected in the water.

First Glimpse

Join us this summer for Glimmerglass Glimpses

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The Glimmerglass Festival’s summer-long celebration of the arts features a full schedule of performances, events and discussions to round out your visit, whether you’re here for the day, weekend or summer. The Festival is truly a one-of-a-kind summer destination. Join us, and see for yourself why there’s no place quite like Glimmerglass.

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