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The Glimmerglass Festival posted a photo: No, aliens have not taken over the Glimmerglass campus. Today there wasa welding seminar held in the scene shop for people to learn how toweld. I had the honor of attending and trying my own hand at it. Thehelmets have tinted glass in them, many times more dark than yourordinary pair of sunglasses. This is used so you can look at the weldwithout damaging your eyesight. Here you see MIchael demonstrating someof the more advanced welding techniques for some of the stage ops.William Brown The Glimmerglass Festival posted a photo: The young artists presents special performances including the Meet Me at the Pavilion series and Arias and Asides concerts during the summer. They select some of their favorite pieces of opera and musical theater to present the audience. This one took place in the Thaw Pavilion; you can see the paper globe covering the light over the stage.William Brown The Glimmerglass Festival posted a photo: The Glimmerglass Festival posted a photo: This summer, new signs were made in the festival colors to help people navigate the campus. Most have nowhere near the number of signs that there are on this post, which is near the Thaw Pavilion. Hopefully these will help people get around our beautiful campus!William Brown The Glimmerglass Festival posted a photo: Two weeks ago, our double billing of Later the Same Evening and A Blizzard On Marblehead Neck premiered during a heat wave hitting Central New York. The decision was made during intermission to keep our walls open during the performance of A Blizzard On Marblehead Neck. This rare occurrence cooled off the audience, letting the gentle breeze waft through the space. The heat didn't seem to dampen the crowd during curtain call and the show seemed well received. I took advantage of this situation to photograph the show through the screens on the outside of the theater. The Glimmerglass Festival posted a photo: The other day, I was going around campus taking photos of some preshowactivities when I came across this view. I had been searching for a goodway to get a photograph of people under the trees picnicking, but it wasalways tough because the background would always be blown out if Iexposed for the picnickers. I then came up on this scene and knew thatit would turn out if I made them into semi-silhouettes against thebright background. The part that really strikes me though is how thetree trunks divide the image into four different scenes, each telling astory.William Brown

Francesca Zambello’s Lifelong Passion

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Photo: Claire McAdamsDuring Festival Weekend, incoming General & Artistic Director Francesca Zambello spoke to friends of Glimmerglass about her background, her passion for the arts and how she came to join Glimmerglass as General & Artistic Director.
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  1. Linda Saveland on said:

    What a wonderful glimpse into the history and life of Francesca Zambello! I look forward to her shining at the Glimmerglass.

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  4. Lori Davies on said:

    Francesca

    Since our introduction to you through our daughter Heather Davies in the UK in Napoleon, we have long admired your facility & passion in the music & theatre arts, and followed your career with great admiration. We are delighted with your position at Glimmerglass and know that you will continue to bring your passion & your soul to those who see your productions and especially those with whom you work and come in contact. Your speech was so moving and once again reafirms your positive love for your work, your talent in storytelling and our Heather’s continued respect & praise.

    With our very best regards
    Lori

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