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2025 Talking Opera
Joseph Colaneri, Music Director of the Glimmerglass Festival, will open the Guild’s Talking Opera series on Friday, May 30, 7 PM, at the Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. His program will be on Tosca and preparation to experience Puccini’s music and drama.
Maestro is also conducting The Rake’s Progress this summer. He will present a program about Stravinsky’s opera on Friday, June 13, 7 PM at the Fenimore Museum.
Talking Opera will then move to the First Baptist Church, 21 Elm Street, Cooperstown with programs on, Sunday in the Park with George (Friday June 20, 7 pm), the world premiere of The House on Mango Street (Monday June 30, 7 pm), and the restaging of the youth opera, Odyssey (Monday July 7, 7pm). Speakers will be announced at a later date.
All events are free and open tothe public and both sites are mobility challengedaccessible.
Midwinter 2025 Talking Opera
Festival Artistic & General Director Rob Ainsley previews the Festival’s 50th Anniversary season for us at a midwinter Talking Opera program on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7 PM.
Guild Barn Sale - in Milford - June 7 & 8
Now accepting like new furniture, furnishings, books and collectibles for tax-deductible donation. Contact John Anagnost or call 607-232-6083 for drop off details at 3975 State Highway 28 in Milford.
Springfield Concert and Picnic Event - July 6
Come hear the annual Springfield concert and meet and greet other Guild Members. To volunteer contact Barbara Lacorte. To purchase tickets contact Ernie Adams.
Eat and Greet Welcome Party - TBD
Join fellow Guild Members as we welcome all those who come together to create the magic of the Glimmerglass Festival; artists, orchestra, craftspeople and support services. Prepare a casserole or salad to serve 20 and come to our much anticipated annual event. Contact Bill or Cynthia Goertemoeller, co-chairs of the Hospitality Committee.
2025 Season Opening Cast Party - Friday, July 11
Contact Bill or Cynthia Goertemoeller, co-chairs of the Hospitality Committee.
Guild Wine Tasting - Sunday, August 3
Contact Tom Simpson.
A Day at the Festival for Students The Odyssey - Friday, August 8
A special day of programming for students and their chaperones who will attend the matinee. 10:00 AM arrival time for the pre-performance program. 11:30 AM lunch provided. 1:00 PM performance. The seats are located in the balcony. Free Admission to the Day at the Festival for Students. For information contact Kathy Eisele. For Free Balcony reservations for Friday, August 8th contact the Festial Box Office 607-547-2255.
50th Anniversary Guild Gala & Live & Silent Auctions - Tuesday, August 12
Join us for a night of celebration at the Otesaga Hotel. Silent and Live Auctions, a luxurious dinner and entertainment by the Young Artists comprise this evening of fun and fundraising.
Please contact Margaret Kiss Santos or Joan Leventhal.
Changeover Dinners
Prepare and serve dinner to the Festival staff from 4 to 6:30 PM inthe Woodcock Administration Building on double performance Saturdays; To help and join in the fun contact Christine Weiss.
2024-25 Board Meetings
November 20 @5 - 6:30 ZOOM
January 22 @ 5-6:30pm POSTPONED
February 26 @ 4:30 to 5:30 pm ZOOM
March - NO MEETING
April 23 @ 5-6:60pm at the Clark Center
May 28 @ 5-6:30pm at the Clark Center
June 25 @ 5-6:30pm at the Clark Center
August 27 @5-6:30pm at the Clark Center- Prep for Annual Meeting
Sept 21 @ 3-4pm ANNUAL MEETING (Board meeting may occur at 2pm if there is business to discuss)
Midwinter 2024 Talking Opera
Festival Artistic & General Director Rob Ainsley previewed the 2024 season for us at a midwinter Talking Opera program on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 7pm. Our conversation with Rob about The Pirates of Penzance, Pagliacci, La Calisto, and Elizabeth Cree took place online,