Glimmerglass Opera is a professional non-profit summer opera company dedicated to producing new productions each season. The company’s mission is to produce new, little-known and familiar operas and works of music theater in innovative productions which capitalize on the intimacy and natural setting of the Alice Busch Opera Theater; to promote an artistically-challenging work environment for young American performers; and to engage important directors, designers and conductors who provide high standards of achievement. – Glimmerglass Opera Mission Statement
Glimmerglass Opera came into being through the efforts of Cooperstown residents – musicians, artists, educators and lovers of the art form – who hoped to bring opera to their community. Led by Peter Macris, a committee of community members, including Beekman C. Cannon, Ferdinand Ermlich, Thomas Goodyear, Louis Busch Hager, Mrs. Louis C. Jones, Mary-Jo Merck and Mrs. James M. Symington, worked to lay the groundwork for this innovative opera company.
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