Grand Teton Music Festival Summer Brochure

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This year marks Donald Runnicles’ tenth anniversary as Music Director

of the Grand Teton Music Festival. The season is a tribute to his Ten Years

in the Tetons, honoring his significant contributions to the Grand Teton

Music Festival and the Jackson Hole community. In celebrating this

momentous occasion, the sensational line-up includes classical music’s

most influential artists and exciting repertoire, presented throughout

Jackson Hole. Never has a season brought such anticipation!

We invite you to join us in celebrating Maestro Runnicles’ tenure by

attending the more than 40 concerts and events this summer. Appearing

with the Festival Orchestra, an all-star ensemble comprised of more

than 200 musicians from leading orchestras in North America, are

classical music superstars including Joshua Bell, Nicola Benedetti,

and Jonathan Biss. The 2016 Summer Season promises seven jubilant

weeks of exhilarating music with the iconic Teton Mountain range as an

unparalleled backdrop.

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Joshua Bell will be the one remembered in 50 years’ time. – THE STRAD

As one of the world’s preeminent musicians, virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell makes his GTMF debut in the annual Gala Concert with the Festival Orchestra and Maestro Donald Runnicles. In this must-see event, Mr. Bell performs Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3, Piazzolla’s “Buenos Aires Summer” from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, and one of the most beloved classical works ever—“Summer” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. A violinist for the ages, Joshua Bell’s gala performance will certainly be one of the season’s best.

WALK FESTIVAL HALL TICKETS $100

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2 BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 9 FRIDAY, JULY 8 | 8PM SATURDAY, JULY 9 | 6PM

The National [Collegiate Chorale] of Scotland was thrilling … Runnicles conducted much of the work at a cracking pace, and the choral attack was electrifying … we went home with their glorious sound ringing in our ears. – THE SCOTSMAN

The highlight of opening week, Maestro Runnicles, the National Collegiate Chorale of Scotland, several star soloists, and the Festival Orchestra join in an exciting and powerful performance of Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9. Experience the symphony’s riveting final movement “Ode to Joy” live, an unforgettable musical measure and one of classical music’s most exhilarating combinations of orchestra and chorus. The concert opens with a world premiere of For Love of the Mountains by the Pulitzer prize-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernis written in honor of Maestro Runnicles’ Tenth Anniversary.

WALK FESTIVAL HALL TICKETS $15–55

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3 CLASSICAL CROSSOVER TRIO TIME FOR THREE WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 | 8PM

Simply put, they’re a knockout! I would recommend them not only for entertainment value, but also for anyone looking to see how all types of American music can develop, when life and passion such as this are breathed into it.

– SIR SIMON RATTLE

There is no better musical group to appear as the Festival’s first performance at the Pink Garter Theatre. This summer, experience classical music and cocktails in a club setting and hear what the rest of the country has been talking about! Classically trained trio Time for Three joyously defies musical genres. Mixing virtuosity and showmanship, violinists Nick Kendall and Nikki Chooi and double-bassist Ranaan Meyer perform music from Bach to Brahms and beyond, leaving audiences to savor every minute. This summer, the trio performs works from Pulitzer Prize-winning composers, as well as ingenious arrangements of popular artists such as the Beatles, Kanye West, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake.

Please note—admission to this concert is limited to adults, age 21 and older.

PINK GARTER THEATRE TICKETS $30

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4 MASTERFUL VIOLINIST NICOLA BENEDETTI THURSDAY, JULY 21 | 8PM FRIDAY, JULY 22 | 8PM SATURDAY, JULY 23 | 6PM

Ms. Benedetti’s sound in the stratosphere of her register is almost improbably pure and gleaming; at times it resembled the supernatural song of a Theremin.

– THE NEW YORK TIMES

As one of classical music’s most transcendent and sought-after violinists, Nicola Benedetti will perform three times during her weeklong residency. With Donald Runnicles at the piano, Ms. Benedetti will perform Beethoven’s ethereal and final Violin Sonata on July 21. Ms. Benedetti concludes her residency in concert with the Festival Orchestra on July 22 and 23, performing a virtuosic Violin Concerto by the notable Hollywood film composer, Erich Korngold.


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5 PIANIST JONATHAN BISS AND BEETHOVEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 | 7PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 | 8PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 | 6PM

The American pianist Jonathan Biss is the most consistently interesting Beethovenist of his thirty-something generation; nobody else interrogates the score with such intensity, or infuses it with such electricity in performance. – INDEPENDENT

Amidst his comprehensive nine-year cycle of performing and recording Beethoven’s complete piano sonatas, master pianist Jonathan Biss joins the Festival in a weeklong residency. On August 10, Mr. Biss will perform a solo piano recital comprised of Beethoven sonatas before joining the Festival Orchestra and conductor James Conlon in Beethoven’s melodic Piano Concerto No. 2 (August 12 & 13). Under his expert command, hear why critics consider Mr. Biss to be the foremost interpreter of Beethoven.



6 CELLIST JOHANNES MOSER THURSDAY, JULY 14 | 8PM FRIDAY, JULY 15 | 8PM SATURDAY, JULY 16 | 6PM

Johannes Moser’s tone was big and warm where needed, and he proved himself capable of some Rostropovich-like wild abandon … he was consistently eloquent.

– THE TELEGRAPH

Amidst appearances in the world’s most elite venues, German-Canadian powerhouse cellist Johannes Moser takes the Walk Festival Hall stage for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme (July 15 & 16), a piece which awarded him the top prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition. Prior to his Festival Orchestra feature, Mr. Moser lends his rich and impassioned artistry to a chamber music performance of Mendelssohn’s Octet (July 14), in concert with violinist Karina Canellakis and the Festival Orchestra’s finest string musicians.



7 TWIN PIANISTS THE NAUGHTON SISTERS WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 | 6PM THURSDAY, JULY 28 | 8PM FRIDAY, JULY 29 | 8PM SATURDAY, JULY 30 | 6PM

An identical-twin, duo-piano team sounds suspiciously like a gimmick assuring fast fame for the mediocre, but the Naughton sisters proved that they are worthy of every ounce of success which comes their way. Their recital displayed stellar musicianship, technical mastery, and awe-inspiring artistry.

– SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER

Outstanding piano duo Christina and Michelle Naughton take residency during the week of July 26. They exercise their mastery over four days, beginning with an appearance in Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, featured in GTMF’s Free Family Orchestra concert (July 27). The following evening, they perform the electric Rachmaninoff Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos as part of the Thursday night Chamber Music program. Concluding their thrilling week of music, the Naughton’s highlight the weekend Festival Orchestra concerts with Poulenc’s acerbic and witty Concerto for Two Pianos (July 29 & 30).



8 TEN YEARS IN THE TETONS CHAMBER MUSIC TUESDAY, JULY 5 | 7PM

Donald Runnicles’ feeling for the music’s emotional interior was equaled by his command of its technically complex exterior. – THE NEW YORK TIMES

Celebrate Music Director Donald Runnicles’ Ten Years in the Tetons in this Opening Week stage-seated concert. Maestro Runnicles performs as a pianist in an intimate evening of chamber music with two of his dearest colleagues—mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor and legendary cellist Lynn Harrell. Together, the trio will perform a selection of Maestro Runnicles’ favorite works.

WALK FESTIVAL HALL TICKETS $30


9 THE RETURN OF PERCUSSIONIST COLIN CURRIE FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 | 8PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 | 6PM

A joy to watch as well as to hear. – THE GUARDIAN

World-class percussionist and Jackson Hole favorite Colin Currie returns to Walk Festival Hall for performances with the Festival Orchestra. A multi-instrumental percussion virtuoso, Mr. Currie delivers an energetic and memorable display of showmanship. During these performances, Mr. Currie will perform Rouse’s sonorous percussion concerto, Der gerettete Alberich.



10 BIG BAND CLASSICS WITH THE RICHARD BROWN ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 | 7PM

The Richard Brown Orchestra hit all the right notes. – HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Festival favorite Richard Brown leads his Richard Brown Orchestra in an evening of Big Band favorites. Join the RBO at the Center for the Arts for a special Sunday evening of toe tapping favorites by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington. Boasting a unique mix of sensational showmanship and an exciting repertoire of popular music spanning generations and genres, the Orchestra sets a standard for their lively and entertaining performances.

CENTER FOR THE ARTS TICKETS $30 | AVAILABLE IN JUNE


A B O U T

G T M FC O N C E R T S & E V E N T SThe Grand Teton Music Festival presents seven weeks of exhilarating classical musical events. Lectures, family events, chamber music, classical crossover concerts, and orchestral performances are offered each and every week, lending an exciting element of diversity to the Festival schedule. Learn more about Festival events below.

F E S T I V A L O R C H E S T R A Festival Orchestra concerts (Fridays at 8PM and Saturdays at 6PM) are the crown jewel of the Grand Teton Music Festival. Featuring the Festival Musicians led by internationally renowned Music Director Donald Runnicles, these concerts present the very best of symphonic music. World-class visiting artists and conductors are featured weekly. | TICKETS $15–$55

A N N U A L G A L A C O N C E R T Each season, GTMF is proud to present a truly exquisite performance featuring classical music’s preeminent stars. For one evening only, the visiting artist performs with the Festival Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Donald Runnicles. These Gala performances are a rare opportunity to hear the biggest names in classical music in our intimate venue. | TICKETS $100

G T M F P R E S E N T S The GTMF Presents series features popular musicians who expand the boundaries of classical music. Musicians in this series apply their traditional classical training to create exciting contemporary works, challenging perceptions of what classical music can mean. Often called “crossover,” many musicians are now calling it “indie classical music” after the indie rock movement. | TICKETS $30

RESERVE Y O U R S E AT S T O D AY !F U L L S E A S O N S U B S C R I P T I O N . . . . . . . . $530Includes your choice of either Friday or Saturday Festival Orchestra concerts as well as Chamber Music and GTMF Presents performances at Walk Festival Hall.

W E E K E N D S U B S C R I P T I O N . . . . . . . . $325Enjoy all seven Festival Orchestra concerts on your choice of Friday or Saturday nights.

G U A R A N T O R SFor ticket purchases and exchanges, contact Anna Mattson, Director of Development, directly at 307.732.9967.

S U B S C R I P T I O N B E N E F I T SGTMF subscribers enjoy many benefits including priority seating and service, waived fees for exchanged tickets, and gift acknowledgments for all returns.

S P E C I A L O F F E R S • FREE student tickets available for

most performances

• FREE concerts weekly, including Patriotic Pops, Inside the Music, and Family concerts

• $15 Day-Of Rush tickets available for most concerts

• Group discounts

• $10 tickets for Festival Orchestra Open Rehearsals

PURCHASE SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES & SINGLE TICKETS BY CALLING 307.733.1128

Please note, the Fritz Box Office at Walk Festival Hall opens late June 2016.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVENTS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, AND TICKETS, VISIT GTMF.ORG

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C H A M B E R M U S I C Chamber Music is an intimate concert performed by a small ensemble of two or more players, but rarely more than 10. Soloists who appear with the Festival Orchestra often make guest appearances in this series. These curated concerts (Thursdays at 8PM) feature much of the core classical repertoire with a surprise here and there performed expertly by members of the Festival Orchestra. | TICKETS $25

I N S I D E T H E M U S I C Engaging hosts share intriguing stories that provide context and insight to works performed around a theme. The evenings are moderated and performed by members of the Festival Orchestra. Listen and learn about the background of classical music’s most influential pieces and players. These free one-hour concerts (Tuesdays at a new time of 7PM) are fun, informal, and perfect for all ages. | FREE, BUT TICKETED

G A L L E R Y C O N C E R T S Enjoy chamber music while immersed in art. In these one-hour concerts, visiting artists and Festival Musicians play in one of Jackson Hole’s exquisite fine art galleries. Tickets are limited, providing a unique setting in which to enjoy world-class music. | TICKETS $30

O N - S T A G E S P E C I A L E V E N T S The Grand Teton Music Festival often features concerts with stage seating. Within these events, Walk Festival Hall is transformed into a smaller venue, inviting the audience to enjoy the performance from only a few feet away. | TICKETS $30

P A T R I O T I C P O P S Celebrate July 4th in Walk Festival Hall with patriotic favorites such as The Armed Forces Salute and America the Beautiful. Maestro Donald Runnicles leads the Festival Orchestra in this free concert packed with fun for the whole family. For families who choose to enjoy the holiday outdoors, GTMF and the Teton Village Association collaborate to share the audio throughout the Teton Village commons. | FREE, BUT TICKETED

F R E E F A M I L Y C O N C E R T S Passionate about sharing music education and appreciation, GTMF proudly presents Free Family Concerts weekly. In these one-hour casual events, families with children of all ages are invited to enjoy kid-friendly music performed by world-class musicians. | FREE, BUT TICKETED

O P E N R E H E A R S A L S

Each Friday at 10AM, enjoy a behind-the-scenes performance as the conductor and orchestra rehearse for the weekend Festival Orchestra concerts. During the break, enjoy a complimentary Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and baked goods provided by MorningStar Senior Living of Jackson Hole on the Hartley Pavilion. | TICKETS $10

P R E - C O N C E R T T A L K S Before each Friday and Saturday Festival Orchestra concert, Festival Musicians and local music historians present educational introductions to the evening’s performance. Learn before you listen, with lectures beginning at 7PM on Fridays and 5PM on Saturdays in the Barbara Furrer Goodman Memorial Garden near Walk Festival Hall’s north entrance. | FREE AND UNTICKETED


S U N M O N T U E S W E D T H U F R I S A T

J U L Y 3 - 9

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6:00 PM PATRIOTIC POPS CONCERT

7:00 PM TEN YEARS IN THE TETONS

7:00 PM GTMF PRESENTS AN EVENING OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN

7:00 PM GTMF PRESENTSNATIONAL COLLEGIATE CHORALE OF SCOTLAND

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PMFESTIVAL ORCHESTRA A JOYOUS OPENING

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA A JOYOUS OPENING

J U L Y 1 0 - 1 6

10 11 12 12 14 15 167:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICBOHEMIAN BROTHERHOOD

7:00 PM GALA CONCERTWITH JOSHUA BELL

8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSICMENDELSSOHN’S OCTET

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PMFESTIVAL ORCHESTRA CLASSICAL LEGENDS

11:30 AMFREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH JOHANNES MOSER

6:00PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA CLASSICAL LEGENDS

J U L Y 1 7 - 2 3

17 18 19 20 21 22 237:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICCUE CHAMBER MUSIC, AND…ACTION!

8:00 PM GTMF PRESENTS TIME FOR THREE AT PINK GARTER THEATRE

10:30AM FREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH TIME FOR THREE 8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSIC BEETHOVEN & SCHUBERT

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PMFESTIVAL ORCHESTRA CINEMATIC LANDSCAPES

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA CINEMATIC LANDSCAPES

J U L Y 2 4 - 3 0

24 25 26 27 28 29 307:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICFRIENDS OF BRAHMS

6:00 PM FREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH THE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSIC BRASS, PIANOS, AND STRINGS

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PMFESTIVAL ORCHESTRA A THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA A THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS

J U L Y 3 1 - A U G U S T 6

31 AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 67:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICSIMPLY CLASSICAL

7:00 PM GTMF PRESENTS JENS LINDEMANN

10:30 AM FREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH JENS LINDEMANN 8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSIC MODERN MASTERPIECES

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA DANCES AND DAYDREAMS

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA DANCES AND DAYDREAMS

A U G U S T 7 - 1 3

7 8 9 10 11 12 137:00 PM GTMF PRESENTS BIG BAND CLASSICS WITH THE RICHARD BROWN ORCHESTRA AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

7:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICFROM TIN PAN ALLEY TO THE TETONS

7:00 PM GTMF PRESENTS AN EVENING OF BEETHOVEN WITH JONATHAN BISS

8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSIC MOZART & BRAHMS

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA SHOSTAKOVICH’S TRIUMPH

11:30AMFREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH JERRY HOU

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA SHOSTAKOVICH’S TRIUMPH

A U G U S T 1 4 - 2 0

14 15 16 17 18 19 207:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICSONGS WITHOUT WORDS

5:30 PM GALLERY CONCERT HOSTED BY HEATHER JAMES FINE ART

3:00 PM FREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH JAREN ATHERHOLT

8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSIC AN EVENING WITH PERFORMANCE TODAY

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA ROUSING FINISH

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA ROUSING FINISH


= Festival Orchestra = Chamber Music = GTMF Presents = Special Events = Inside the Music

S U N M O N T U E S W E D T H U F R I S A T

J U L Y 3 - 9

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6:00 PM PATRIOTIC POPS CONCERT

7:00 PM TEN YEARS IN THE TETONS

7:00 PM GTMF PRESENTS AN EVENING OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN

7:00 PM GTMF PRESENTSNATIONAL COLLEGIATE CHORALE OF SCOTLAND

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PMFESTIVAL ORCHESTRA A JOYOUS OPENING

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA A JOYOUS OPENING

J U L Y 1 0 - 1 6

10 11 12 12 14 15 167:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICBOHEMIAN BROTHERHOOD

7:00 PM GALA CONCERTWITH JOSHUA BELL

8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSICMENDELSSOHN’S OCTET

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PMFESTIVAL ORCHESTRA CLASSICAL LEGENDS

11:30 AMFREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH JOHANNES MOSER

6:00PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA CLASSICAL LEGENDS

J U L Y 1 7 - 2 3

17 18 19 20 21 22 237:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICCUE CHAMBER MUSIC, AND…ACTION!

8:00 PM GTMF PRESENTS TIME FOR THREE AT PINK GARTER THEATRE

10:30AM FREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH TIME FOR THREE 8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSIC BEETHOVEN & SCHUBERT

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PMFESTIVAL ORCHESTRA CINEMATIC LANDSCAPES

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA CINEMATIC LANDSCAPES

J U L Y 2 4 - 3 0

24 25 26 27 28 29 307:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICFRIENDS OF BRAHMS

6:00 PM FREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH THE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSIC BRASS, PIANOS, AND STRINGS

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PMFESTIVAL ORCHESTRA A THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA A THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS

J U L Y 3 1 - A U G U S T 6

31 AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 67:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICSIMPLY CLASSICAL

7:00 PM GTMF PRESENTS JENS LINDEMANN

10:30 AM FREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH JENS LINDEMANN 8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSIC MODERN MASTERPIECES

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA DANCES AND DAYDREAMS

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA DANCES AND DAYDREAMS

A U G U S T 7 - 1 3

7 8 9 10 11 12 137:00 PM GTMF PRESENTS BIG BAND CLASSICS WITH THE RICHARD BROWN ORCHESTRA AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

7:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICFROM TIN PAN ALLEY TO THE TETONS

7:00 PM GTMF PRESENTS AN EVENING OF BEETHOVEN WITH JONATHAN BISS

8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSIC MOZART & BRAHMS

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA SHOSTAKOVICH’S TRIUMPH

11:30AMFREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH JERRY HOU

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA SHOSTAKOVICH’S TRIUMPH

A U G U S T 1 4 - 2 0

14 15 16 17 18 19 207:00 PM INSIDE THE MUSICSONGS WITHOUT WORDS

5:30 PM GALLERY CONCERT HOSTED BY HEATHER JAMES FINE ART

3:00 PM FREE FAMILY CONCERTWITH JAREN ATHERHOLT

8:00 PM CHAMBER MUSIC AN EVENING WITH PERFORMANCE TODAY

10:00 AMOPEN REHEARSAL 8:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA ROUSING FINISH

6:00 PM FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA ROUSING FINISH



P A T R I O T I C P O P SMonday, July 4 | 6PM | FREE, BUT TICKETED J e n n G a m b a t e s e , v o c a l i s tD o n a l d R u n n i c l e s , c o n d u c t o r

Celebrate Independence Day with popular music for the whole family. This program opens with the Star Spangled Banner and includes patriotic favorites like America the Beautiful, God Bless America, and the Armed Forces Salute.

T E N Y E A R S I N T H E T E T O N S Tuesday, July 5 | 7PM | TICKETS $30

Ke l l e y O ’C o n n o r, m e z z o - s o p r a n oLy n n H a r r e l l , c e l l oD o n a l d R u n n i c l e s , p i a n o

Join us in celebrating Music Director Donald Runnicles’ Ten Years in the Tetons. In this one-hour, stage-seated concert, Maestro Runnicles performs at the piano with cherished colleagues mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor and cellist Lynn Harrell. Tickets include a complimentary glass of wine.

G T M F P R E S E N T S : A N E V E N I N G O F R O D G E R S A N D H A M M E R S T E I N Wednesday, July 6 | 7PM | TICKETS $30

J e n n G a m b a t e s e , v o c a l i s t

Cabaret night is back! Broadway sensation Jenn Gambatese is joined by pianist Pam Drews Phillips, bassist Aaron Miller, and Festival percussionist Richard Brown for an evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites. Tickets to this cabaret-style event include a complimentary glass of wine.

G T M F P R E S E N T S : N A T I O N A L C O L L E G I A T E C H O R A L E O F S C O T L A N D Thursday, July 7 | 7PM | TICKETS $30

N a t i o n a l C o l l e g i a t e C h o r a l e o f Sc o t l a n d C h r i s t o p h e r B e l l , d i r e c t o r

With esteemed Artistic Director and Conductor Christopher Bell at the podium, the National Collegiate Chorale of Scotland presents a one-hour, varied concert of new and old choral favorites, including traditional Scottish songs and American classics.


F E S T I V A L O R C H E S T R A : A J O Y O U S O P E N I N G Friday, July 8 | 8PM & Saturday, July 9 | 6PM | TICKETS $15 –$55

Ta m a r a W i l s o n , s o p r a n o E l izabeth Bishop, mezzo-sopranoD i m i t r i P i t ta s , t e n o r N a t h a n B e r g , b a s s - b a r i t o n eNational Collegiate Chorale of Scotland C h r i s t o p h e r B e l l , d i r e c t o r D o n a l d R u n n i c l e s , c o n d u c t o r

K E R N I S : For Love of the Mountains V A U G H A N W I L L I A M S : Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas TallisB E E T H O V E N : Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”

The Ten Years in the Tetons celebration continues with the season’s first Festival Orchestra concerts. Maestro Runnicles conducts Beethoven’s jubilant Symphony No. 9 in addition to a world premiere commission from Pulitzer Prize winning American composer, Aaron Jay Kernis.

I N S I D E T H E M U S I C : B O H E M I A N B R O T H E R H O O D Tuesday, July 12 | 7PM | FREE, BUT TICKETED

Ka r i n a C a n e l l a k i s , h o s t

Associate Conductor of the Dallas Symphony and violinist Karina Canellakis hosts this free, one-hour fusion of music and conversation featuring works from Bohemian composers Dvořák, Bartók, and Kodály.

G A L A C O N C E R T W I T H J O S H U A B E L L Wednesday, July 13 | 7PM | TICKETS $100

J o s h u a B e l l , v i o l i n D o n a l d R u n n i c l e s , c o n d u c t o r

R O S S I N I : Overture from The Thieving Magpie V I V A L D I : Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, op. 8 no. 2 “Summer” P I A Z Z O L L A : Buenos Aires Summer from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires S A I N T - S A Ë N S : Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, op. 61

The must-see performance of the season, GTMF’s annual Gala Concert presents superstar violinist Joshua Bell in an exquisite concert of celebrated violin concertos, including the beloved “Summer” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.


FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: OPEN REHEARSALFridays | 10AM

Each Friday of the Festival, get a behind-the-scenes look as conductor and orchestra rehearse for the weekend’s Festival Orchestra concerts.

Start your weekend with music and coffee in the morning!

C H A M B E R M U S I C : M E N D E L S S O H N ’ S O C T E T Thursday, July 14 | 8PM | TICKETS $25

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F R A N Ç A I X : Woodwind Quintet No. 1B R A H M S : Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, op. 100M E N D E L S S O H N : Octet in E-flat major, op. 20

Internationally acclaimed cellist Johannes Moser and violinist Karina Canellakis team-up with Festival Musicians for a performance of Mendelssohn’s exuberant Octet.

F E S T I V A L O R C H E S T R A : C L A S S I C A L L E G E N D S Friday, July 15 | 8PM & Saturday, July 16 | 6PM | TICKETS $15 –$55

J o h a n n e s M o s e r, c e l l oKa r i n a C a n e l l a k i s , c o n d u c t o r

B E E T H O V E N : Overture to Coriolan, op. 62T C H A I K O V S K Y : Variations on a Rococo Theme, op. 33D V O Ř Á K : Symphony No. 8 in G major, op. 88

German-Canadian powerhouse cellist Johannes Moser takes center stage with the Festival Orchestra for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, a piece which led him to the top prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition.

F R E E F A M I L Y C O N C E R T W I T H J O H A N N E S M O S E R Saturday, July 16 | 11:30AM | FREE, BUT TICKETED

J o h a n n e s M o s e r, c e l l o

Amidst appearances with the Festival Orchestra, star cellist Johannes Moser leads a fun family concert at Walk Festival Hall. Interactive and filled with kid-friendly music, this concert is great for families with children of all ages.


I N S I D E T H E M U S I C : C U E C H A M B E R M U S I C , A N D … A C T I O N ! Tuesday, July 19 | 7PM | FREE, BUT TICKETED

R o g e r O y s t e r, h o s t

In this free, one-hour event, Festival Musician Roger Oyster provides an entertaining background to chamber music pieces popularized through film.

G T M F P R E S E N T S : T I M E F O R T H R E E Wednesday, July 20 | 8PM | Pink Garter Theatre | TICKETS $30

Time for Three appears in GTMF’s first club concert at the Pink Garter Theatre. The self-proclaimed “classically trained garage band” performs music ranging from modern classical composers to the Beatles and Justin Timberlake. Admission is limited to adults, age 21 and older.

F R E E F A M I L Y C O N C E R T W I T H T I M E F O R T H R E E Thursday, July 21 | 10:30AM | Teton County Library | FREE, BUT TICKETED

Crossover string trio Time for Three leads the week’s Free Family Concert at the Teton County Library. Known for their entertaining mix of virtuosity and showmanship, Time for Three is fun for the entire family.


C H A M B E R M U S I C : B E E T H O V E N & S C H U B E R T Thursday, July 21 | 8PM | TICKETS $25

N i c o l a B e n e d e t t i , v i o l i n

S C H U B E R T : String Trio in B-flat major, D. 581 J O H N D . S T E V E N S : Kleinhammer Sonata for Bass Trombone and Piano B E E T H O V E N : Violin Sonata No. 10 in G major, op. 96

As one of classical music’s most in-demand artists, violinist Nicola Benedetti makes her GTMF debut as a chamber musician. With Maestro Runnicles at the piano, the duo completes the evening with a performance of Beethoven’s final Violin Sonata.

F E S T I V A L O R C H E S T R A : C I N E M A T I C L A N D S C A P E S Friday, July 22 | 8PM & Saturday, July 23 | 6PM | TICKETS $15 –$55

N i c o l a B e n e d e t t i , v i o l i nD o n a l d R u n n i c l e s , c o n d u c t o r

K O R N G O L D : Violin Concerto in D major, op. 35 M A H L E R : Symphony No. 1 in D major “Titan”

Violinist Nicola Benedetti returns to center stage to perform a virtuosic Violin Concerto by the notable Hollywood film composer, Erich Korngold. Take in the cinematic sounds of Mahler’s First Symphony in the second half of the concert in a performance led by Maestro Runnicles.

I N S I D E T H E M U S I C : F R I E N D S O F B R A H M S Tuesday, July 26 | 7PM | FREE, BUT TICKETED

J a m e s Fe d d e c k , h o s t

One of the leading conductors of his generation, James Feddeck takes the stage as host. Joined by Festival Musicians, Mr. Feddeck explores the chamber music of Brahms, noting the composer’s contemporary influences.


F R E E F A M I L Y C O N C E R T W I T H T H E F E S T I V A L O R C H E S T R A Wednesday, July 27 | 6PM | FREE, BUT TICKETED

C h r i s t i n a N a u g h t o n , p i a n o M i c h e l l e N a u g h t o n , p i a n oM a r k “ F i s h ” F i s h m a n , n a r r a t o r J e r r y H o u , c o n d u c t o r

B E R L I O Z : Roman Carnival Overture, op. 9 S A I N T - S A Ë N S : Carnival of the Animals

GTMF Assistant Conductor Jerry Hou leads the Festival Orchestra in a special concert for families. This 45-minute performance features playful pieces from Berlioz and Saint-Saëns and is followed by an on-stage instrument petting zoo.

C H A M B E R M U S I C : B R A S S , P I A N O S , A N D S T R I N G S Thursday, July 28 | 8PM | TICKETS $25

C h r i s t i n a N a u g h t o n , p i a n o M i c h e l l e N a u g h t o n , p i a n o

P O U L E N C : Sonata for Horn, Trumpet, and Trombone R A C H M A N I N O F F : Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos, op. 17 B E E T H O V E N : String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, op. 95 “Serioso”

Enjoy a diverse chamber music program from a selection of classical greats. The evening is highlighted with a performance of Rachmaninoff ’s dynamic Suite for Two Pianos, played by the divine piano duo Christina and Michelle Naughton.

F E S T I VA L O R C H E S T R A : A T H O U S A N D A N D O N E N I G H T S Friday, July 29 | 8PM & Saturday, July 30 | 6PM | TICKETS $15–$55

C h r i s t i n a N a u g h t o n , p i a n o M i c h e l l e N a u g h t o n , p i a n oJ a m e s Fe d d e c k , c o n d u c t o r

B E R L I O Z : Roman Carnival Overture, op. 9 P O U L E N C : Concerto for Two Pianos in D minor R I M S K Y - K O R S A K O V : Scheherazade, op. 35

Piano duo and twins Christina and Michelle Naughton perform the witty and jaunty Concerto for Two Pianos by French composer, Francis Poulenc. Rounding out the evening, Maestro Feddeck leads the Festival Orchestra in one of the most storied tone poems in classical music—Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.


I N S I D E T H E M U S I C : S I M P L Y C L A S S I C A L Tuesday, August 2 | 7PM | FREE, BUT TICKETED

B a r b a r a Sc o w c r o f t, h o s t

The effervescence of Festival Musician Barbara Scowcroft is infectious. As host, Ms. Scowcroft lends her vast educational—and highly entertaining—insight to a performance featuring classical music’s mainstays with a few delightful surprises along the way!

G T M F P R E S E N T S : J E N S L I N D E M A N N Wednesday, August 3 | 7PM | TICKETS $30 J e n s L i n d e m a n n , t r u m p e t

Dazzling Canadian trumpeter Jens Lindemann presents a diverse performance spanning three centuries. Beginning with Vivaldi’s energetic Concerto for Two Trumpets, the program progresses to include works by Haydn and Mozart before concluding with popular tunes from Duke Ellington and the Beatles.

F R E E F A M I L Y C O N C E R T W I T H J E N S L I N D E M A N N Thursday, August 4 | 10:30AM | Teton County LibraryFREE, BUT TICKETED

J e n s L i n d e m a n n , t r u m p e t

Following his main-stage performance, expert trumpeter Jens Lindemann hosts a Free Family Concert in the Teton County Library Ordway Auditorium, performing a kid-friendly program of rhythm-filled jazz.

C H A M B E R M U S I C : M O D E R N M A S T E R P I E C E S Thursday, August 4 | 8PM | TICKETS $25

D U T I L L E U X : Les Citations B O W E N : Horn Quintet in C minor, op. 85 B O W E N : Fantasia for Four Violas, op. 41 no. 1 B A R T Ó K : String Quartet No. 4

Festival Musicians unite for an evening of chamber music that highlights notable compositions from the 20th century, including Bartók’s String Quartet as well as two selections by the “English Rachmaninoff ” York Bowen.


F E S T I V A L O R C H E S T R A : D A N C E S A N D D A Y D R E A M S Friday, August 5 | 8PM & Saturday, August 6 | 6PM TICKETS $15 –$55

C o l i n C u r r i e , p e r c u s s i o nD o n a l d R u n n i c l e s , c o n d u c t o r

T C H A I K O V S K Y : Slavonic March, op. 31 R O U S E : Der gerettete Alberich R E S P I G H I : Fountains of Rome S T R A V I N S K Y : Suite from The Firebird

International percussion sensation Colin Currie joins the Festival Orchestra in a percussion concerto by Grammy Award winning American composer, Christopher Rouse. Rounding out the concert are two orchestral blockbusters—Respighi’s Fountains of Rome and Stravinsky’s ballet suite from The Firebird.

G T M F P R E S E N T S : B I G B A N D C L A S S I C S W I T H T H E R I C H A R D B R O W N O R C H E S T R A Sunday, August 7 | 7PM | Center for the ArtsTICKETS $30 | AVAIL ABLE IN JUNE

GTMF favorite Richard Brown leads his own Richard Brown Orchestra in the greatest hits for Big Band. Presented at the Center for the Arts, this concert features the best of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington.

I N S I D E T H E M U S I C : F R O M T I N P A N A L L E Y T O T H E T E T O N S Tuesday, August 9 | 7PM | FREE, BUT TICKETED

J e r r y H o u , h o s t

GTMF Assistant Conductor Jerry Hou hosts this week’s Inside the Music. With stories and musical examples from Joplin, Copland, and Philip Glass, Mr. Hou encapsulates 120 years of American classical music in 60 minutes.


G T M F P R E S E N T S : A N E V E N I N G O F B E E T H O V E N W I T H J O N A T H A N B I S S Wednesday, August 10 | 7PM | TICKETS $30

J o n a t h a n B i s s , p i a n o

The leading interpreter of Beethoven of his generation, Jonathan Biss returns to Jackson Hole to perform a selection of four of Beethoven’s piano sonatas, spanning the entire career of the composer.

C H A M B E R M U S I C : M O Z A R T & B R A H M S Thursday, August 11 | 8PM | TICKETS $25

B R I A N P R E C H T L : Grand is the Seen G A U B E R T : Three Watercolors M O Z A R T : Violin and Viola Duo in G major, K. 423 B R A H M S : Clarinet Trio in A minor, op. 114

Festival Musicians perform an evening of chamber music, beginning with a percussion piece composed by GTMF’s own Brian Prechtl and concluding with a late masterwork by Johannes Brahms performed by Dallas Symphony Principal Clarinetist Gregory Raden.

F E S T I V A L O R C H E S T R A : S H O S T A K O V I C H ’ S T R I U M P H Friday, August 12 | 8PM & Saturday, August 13 | 6PM TICKETS $15 –$55

J o n a t h a n B i s s , p i a n o J a m e s C o n l o n , c o n d u c t o r

W E B E R : Overture from Oberon, J. 306 B E E T H O V E N : Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, op. 19 S H O S T A K O V I C H : Symphony No. 5 in D minor, op. 47

Mr. Biss returns to the stage of Walk Festival Hall as part of his weeklong residency to perform the youthful and sunny Beethoven Second Piano Concerto. Then, internationally acclaimed conductor James Conlon leads the Festival Orchestra in a performance of the triumphant Shostakovich Fifth Symphony.


F R E E F A M I L Y C O N C E R T W I T H J E R R Y H O U Saturday, August 13 | 11:30AM | FREE, BUT TICKETED

GTMF Assistant Conductor Jerry Hou hosts the week’s Free Family Concert at Walk Festival Hall. Lasting under an hour, this concert features stories and performances of music by American composers.

I N S I D E T H E M U S I C : S O N G S W I T H O U T W O R D S Tuesday, August 16 | 7PM | FREE, BUT TICKETED

A n d r e w Pa l m e r To d d , h o s t

GTMF Executive Director and pianist Andrew Palmer Todd hosts this free, one-hour concert. Focusing on chamber music of lyrical composers, Mr. Todd provides musical anecdotes and context to pieces by de Falla, Mendelssohn, and Schubert.

G A L L E R Y C O N C E R T H O S T E D B Y H E A T H E R J A M E S F I N E A R T Wednesday, August 17 | 5:30PM | TICKETS $30

S i m o n e Po r t e r, v i o l i n

Heather James Fine Art hosts a concert of one of classical music’s brightest young stars—violinist Simone Porter. Ms. Porter made her GTMF debut in 2014, and has since traversed the globe garnering worldwide attention for her bold and vibrant command of the violin.


F R E E F A M I L Y C O N C E R T W I T H J A R E N A T H E R H O L T Thursday, August 18 | 3PM | Teton County Library FREE, BUT TICKETED

Oboist Jaren Atherholt leads this free concert that offers fun for the whole family. Join Ms. Atherholt as she highlights the woodwinds, exploring the sounds and interplay between this group of instruments.

C H A M B E R M U S I C : A N E V E N I N G W I T H P E R F O R M A N C E T O D A Y Thursday, August 18 | 8PM | TICKETS $25

Fr e d C h i l d , h o s t

S C H U M A N N : Fairy Tales, op. 132 A R V O P Ä R T : Fratres J O N G E N : Two Pieces for Four Cellos, op. 89 M A R T I N Ů : Nonet No. 2, H. 374

As America’s most popular classical radio program, Performance Today reaches more than three million listeners weekly. Join host Fred Child for an evening of conversation and chamber music—all recorded for national broadcast.

F E S T I V A L O R C H E S T R A : R O U S I N G F I N I S H Friday, August 19 | 8PM & Saturday, August 20 | 6PM TICKETS $15 -$55

S i m o n e Po r t e r, v i o l i n D o n a l d R u n n i c l e s , c o n d u c t o r

R O U S T O M : Ramal T C H A I K O V S K Y : Violin Concerto in D major, op. 35 R A C H M A N I N O F F : Symphony No. 2 in E minor, op. 27

The season comes to a rousing finish with a pair of Russian masterworks. Violinist sensation Simone Porter returns to perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the Festival Orchestra. Maestro Runnicles then leads the Festival Orchestra in Rachmaninoff ’s lavishly romantic and epic Second Symphony.


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