Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown

Glimmerglass Festival is a summer opera and musical festival held in Cooperstown, New York. It was founded in 1975 as the 'Glimmerglass Opera' and is now one of the most prestigious opera festivals in the United States. The festival is located on the shore of Otsego Lake, which was famously called 'Glimmerglass' by James Fenimore Cooper in his novel 'The Leatherstocking Tales.' The festival runs for eight weeks during the summer and offers four mainstage productions, concerts, lectures, and other events. The festival's focus is on producing new, innovative productions of classic operas, as well as premiering new works.

The Glimmerglass Festival is a great destination for tourists visiting Cooperstown who are interested in opera and the performing arts. The festival's picturesque location on the shore of Otsego Lake, as well as the quality of its productions, make it a unique and memorable experience. In addition to attending the mainstage productions, visitors can also attend concerts, lectures, and other events. The festival also offers backstage tours and other opportunities to learn about the production process.