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Jazz Pianist Aaron Diehl in Recital July 11 at 8PM | PAGE 17
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GTMF’s Star-Spangled season captures the splendor of American music and the spirit of Leonard Bernstein with elements of Broadway and Jazz. Join us throughout the summer as we celebrate these two classically American genres. Six-time Tony Award-winning vocalist Audra McDonald stars in the Fundraising Gala concert, singing her favorites from the stage, while pianists Aaron Diehl and Diane Schuur honor jazz legends like Jelly Roll Morton and Frank Sinatra. GTMF’s closing week is a song-writers spectacular featuring the movie musical On the Town, a revue showcasing the very best of Broadway, and a fully cast concert adaptation of Bernstein’s landmark work, West Side Story.
American Opening Night with
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GTMF Presents
The Music of Scott Joplin Thursday, July 5 at 8PM | PAGE 16
Gala Fundraising Concert with
Vocalist Audra McDonald July 19 at 6PM | PAGE 20
Movies on the Mountain
On the Town
August 13 at 7PM | PAGE 27
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A Broadway Revue
August 15 at 8PM | PAGE 28
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West Side Story
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Kirill Gerstein
Olga Kern
TITANS OF THE
Keyboard The Grand Teton Music Festival’s 57th season offers up several opportunities to hear the reigning titans of the keyboard—both classical and jazz. Superstar pianists Daniil Trifonov and Kirill Gerstein appear with the Festival Orchestra. Jazz pianist Aaron Diehl presents a solo recital and Diane Schuur kicks-off the season with her jazz combo. Van Cliburn gold medalist Olga Kern rounds out the summer with a solo recital.
Opening Night with
Pianist Diane Schuur and Her Jazz Combo July 3 at 8PM | PAGE 15
Festival Orchestra
Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff July 6 at 8PM & July 7 at 6PM | PAGE 16
GTMF Presents
Jazz Pianist Aaron Diehl in Recital July 11 at 8PM | PAGE 17
Chamber Music
Kirill Gerstein Plays Rhapsody in Blue July 18 at 8PM | PAGE 19
Festival Orchestra
Kirill Gerstein Plays Gershwin’s Piano Concerto July 20 at 8PM & July 21 at 6PM | PAGE 20
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Pianist Olga Kern in Recital August 1 at 8PM | PAGE 23
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Johannes Moser
Dover Quartet
Chamber Music
Violinist Leila Josefowicz Plays Duos for Violin and Cimbalom July 12 at 8PM | PAGE 18
Festival Orchestra
GTMF’s Star-Spangled season offers up an exciting summer of strings! Violin virtuoso Julian Rachlin appears as soloist and conductor in a performance of Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto, and Leila Josefowicz makes her GTMF debut in a concerto written for her by American Composer John Adams. Rising star violinist Benjamin Beilman and genre-blending bassist Edgar Meyer both appear in recitals, and cellist Johannes Moser returns to the Festival for Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto.
Violinist Leila Josefowicz Plays John Adams’ Scheherazade.2 July 13 at 8PM & July 14 at 6PM | PAGE 18
GTMF Presents
Bassist Edgar Meyer in Recital July 24 at 8PM | PAGE 21
Chamber Music
Cellist Johannes Moser Plays Brahms’ String Sextet No. 1 July 26 at 8PM | PAGE 22
Festival Orchestra
Cellist Johannes Moser Plays Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto July 27 at 8PM & July 28 at 6PM | PAGE 22
Chamber Music
Violinist Julian Rachlin Plays Brahms’ String Sextet No. 2 August 2 at 8PM | PAGE 24
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Julian Rachlin Plays Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
August 3 at 8PM & August 4 at 6PM | PAGE 24
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Violinist Benjamin Beilman & Pianist Orion Weiss in Recital August 7 at 8PM | PAGE 25
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Dover Quartet in Recital August 14 at 8PM | PAGE 27
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MAHLER’S
“Hearing Mahler’s symphonies for the first time, when I was a student in Edinburgh, I felt as if I could reach out and touch their sound and live in their musical landscapes. It’s a feeling that has never left me … Each of his works is a quest for truth. I believe that Mahler was seeking to convey through his music the beauty that surrounds us, the joys and tragedies of life, and the big questions that face us all.” – Donald Runnicles A foremost interpreter of Mahler, Donald Runnicles’ performances have been praised as “a thing of special beauty” which capture “that most elusive and most critical of Mahlerian moods: joy tinged with melancholy (The Cleveland Plain Dealer).” In this pair of penultimate Festival Orchestra concerts, the Maestro takes the podium for the composer’s most demanding work. Boasting a large orchestra, two choirs, and mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor, the symphony radiates calm introspection, jubilation, and “heavenly life.” Festival Orchestra
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The Grand Teton Music Festival is proud to present Broadway superstar and six-time Tony Award-winning vocalist Audra McDonald for this year’s Annual Fundraising Gala. The three events over two days support the Festival’s mission.
THE GRAND EXPERIENCE WITH AUDRA MCDONALD
WIN N ER OF
Tuesday, July 17 at 6PM Majestic Teton views. A private performance with Broadway royalty in one of Jackson Hole’s most elegant homes. A multicourse dinner expertly prepared by celebrated New York Chef Gabriel Kreuther. This is the event of the summer. The Grand Experience also includes a ticket to the Fundraising Gala Concert and the VIP Dinner on July 19. This event is sold out. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please call Anna Mattson, Director of Development at 307.732.9967.
GALA FUNDRAISING CONCERT Thursday, July 19 at 6PM This unforgettable Festival Orchestra performance features Audra McDonald in an all-American concert of works by Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Stephen Sondheim. Tickets are $200 and include a $100 tax-deductible donation.
VIP DINNER WITH AUDRA MCDONALD Thursday, July 19, immediately following the concert Hotel Terra Murie Ballroom After the Fundraising Gala concert, join friends and continue the excitement with an exclusive dinner with Audra McDonald sponsored by Hotel Terra. Tickets are $300 and include a $200 tax-deductible donation.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Guarantors, Guarantor Project Sponsors, and Season Subscribers receive priority seating for the Fundraising Gala. Please call the Fritz Box Office to reserve your priority seating: 307.733.1128.
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Concerts & Events Each summer, the Grand Teton Music Festival presents more than 60 events over seven weeks throughout Jackson Hole. Join us for an exciting lineup of lectures, family events, chamber music, classical crossover concerts, and orchestral performances. FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
Festival Orchestra concerts (Fridays at 8PM and Saturdays at 6PM) are the focal point of the Grand Teton Music Festival. Featuring the Festival Orchestra led by internationally renowned conductor Donald Runnicles, these concerts are the very best of symphonic music. World-class visiting artists and conductors are featured weekly. TICKETS $25–$85
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA CONCERT
Each season, GTMF presents a truly exquisite performance to benefit its year-round programs. For one night only, today’s biggest stars in opera, Broadway, and classical music appear with the Festival Orchestra in the intimate venue of Walk Festival Hall. The 2018 Fundraising Gala Concert, to be held on July 19, will feature six-time Tony Award-winning vocalist Audra McDonald. TICKETS $200–$2,500
Tickets & Information
Box Office Information
Fritz Box Office at Walk Festival Hall Open June 19–August 18, 2018 Monday–Saturday, 10AM through intermission Closed Sundays Tickets are also available online at GTMF.ORG or by calling 307.733.1128. 9
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PATRIOTIC POPS
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 popular concert packed with fun for the whole family. For those who prefer to enjoy the holiday outdoors, GTMF and the Teton Village Association collaborate to broadcast the concert audio throughout the Teton Village Commons. SOLD OUT
FREE FAMILY CONCERTS
Passionate about sharing music education and appreciation with young listeners, GTMF proudly presents weekly Free Family Concerts. In these one-hour informal events, families with children of all ages are invited to enjoy kid-friendly music performed by world-class musicians. This series is generously sponsored by Christine & Ross Hartley. ADULT TICKETS $0–$15; STUDENT TICKETS ARE FREE
Subscriptions GTMF subscribers enjoy priority seating and service, waived fees for exchanged tickets, and gift acknowledgments for ticket returns. Full Season Subscription | $695 Includes your choice of either Friday or Saturday Festival Orchestra concerts as well as all Inside the Music, Chamber Music, and GTMF Presents performances held in Walk Festival Hall. Weekend Subscription | $380 Enjoy all seven Festival Orchestra concerts on your choice of Friday or Saturday evenings.
GTMF PRESENTS
Diverse musical genres converge during GTMF Presents recitals. Featuring leading musicians from jazz, classical, and musical theatre, the series celebrates an eclectic mix of musical styles and the unbounded virtuosity of featured artists. TICKETS $25
CHAMBER MUSIC
Featuring a small ensemble of players, these carefully curated programs showcase core classical repertoire along with a few surprises, expertly performed by members of the Festival Orchestra. Our visiting guest artists make regular appearances in these concerts, giving audiences the rare opportunity to hear these acclaimed musicians performing side by side with members of the Festival Orchestra. TICKETS $25
INSIDE THE MUSIC
Engaging hosts collaborate with Festival Musicians to provide insight into musical works related to each evening’s theme. Listen and learn about the background of classical music’s most influential pieces. These free one-hour concerts are fun, informal, and perfect for all ages. FREE, BUT TICKETED
GALLERY CONCERTS
Enjoy chamber music while immersed in the world of art. In these one-hour concerts, visiting artists and Festival Musicians play in one of Jackson Hole’s exquisite fine art galleries, providing a unique setting in which to enjoy world-class music. Tickets are limited and include a glass of wine. TICKETS $25
Special Offers Free Student Tickets Available for most subscription concerts. Some exclusions apply. Free Events Offered Weekly Including Inside the Music, Family Concerts, and Movies on the Mountain. Please note: tickets are required for all GTMF events.
MOVIES ON THE MOUNTAIN
While musicians prepare for the week’s performances, GTMF opens its hall on Monday evenings for free Movies on the Mountain! This series presents classic family favorites mixed with films fresh from the silver screen. Showings begin at 7PM, so be sure to arrive early to purchase candy, artisan Jackson Hole POP popcorn, and beverages on the Hartley Pavilion. This series is generously sponsored by the Teton Village Association. FREE, BUT TICKETED
OPEN REHEARSALS
Each Friday at 10AM, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look as the conductor and orchestra rehearse for the weekend Festival Orchestra concerts. During the break, head to the Hartley Pavilion to enjoy complimentary coffee and baked goods provided by Legacy Lodge Assisted Living at Jackson Hole. TICKETS $15
PRECONCERT TALKS
Before each Friday and Saturday Festival Orchestra concert, Festival Musicians and other experts 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 WITH ADMISSION TO THE EVENING’S CONCERT
Group Discounts For parties of 10 or more, please contact Lauren Owens, Patron Services Associate, for details and benefits (lauren@gtmf.org or 307.733.1128).
Administrative Office The GTMF Administrative Office has a new location: 175 South King Street, Suite 200, Jackson, WY 83002
Day-Of Rush Tickets $15 Day-Of Rush tickets are available for most GTMF concerts. Purchase online, by phone, or in person after 10AM the morning of the performance. GTMF.ORG | Season
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MONDAY
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Movies on the Mountain: Independence Day
Opening Night with Pianist Diane Schuur and Her Jazz Combo
Movies on the Mountain: A League of Their Own
Inside the Music: Scheherazade– Her Story, Our Music
Movies on the Mountain: City Slickers
The Grand Experience with Audra McDonald
July 2 at 7PM
WEEK TWO
July 9 at 7PM
WEEK THREE
July 16 at 7PM
July 3 at 8PM
July 10 at 8PM
July 17 at 6PM Private Home
Inside the Music: The Poetry of Music July 17 at 8PM
WEEK FOUR
Movies on the Mountain: Raiders of the Lost Ark July 23 at 7PM
Free Family Concert: Bassist Edgar Meyer July 24 at 11AM Teton County Library
GTMF Presents: Bassist Edgar Meyer July 24 at 8PM
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GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL with host Donald Runnicles and co-host Andrew Palmer Todd
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Festival Orchestra: GTMF Presents: Patriotic Pops The Music of July 4 at 6PM Scott Joplin July 5 at 8PM
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Open Rehearsal
Festival Orchestra: Trifonov Plays Festival Orchestra: Rachmaninoff July 7 at 6PM Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff July 6 at 10AM
July 6 at 8PM
Gallery Concert July 11 at 5:30PM Diehl Gallery
GTMF Presents: Jazz Pianist Aaron Diehl July 11 at 8PM
Free Family Open Rehearsal Concert: Jazz July 13 at 10AM Pianist Aaron Diehl Festival Orchestra: Thursday, July 12 at 11AM Beethoven’s Teton County Library Pastoral Chamber Music Symphony with Violinist July 13 at 8PM Leila Josefowicz
Festival Orchestra: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony July 14 at 6PM
July 12 at 8PM
Chamber Music with Pianist Kirill Gerstein July 18 at 8PM
Fundraising Gala Concert with Audra McDonald July 19 at 6PM
VIP Dinner with Audra McDonald
July 19, after the concert Hotel Terra Murie Ballroom
Family Festival Orchestra: A Night at the Movies July 25 at 6PM
Chamber Music with Cellist Johannes Moser July 26 at 8PM
Open Rehearsal
Free Family Concert: GTMF Festival Orchestra: Brass Quintet Gershwin’s Piano July 21 at 11AM Festival Orchestra: Concerto Gershwin’s Piano July 20 at 8PM Concerto July 20 at 10AM
July 21 at 6PM
Open Rehearsal
Festival Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Festival Orchestra: Fifth Symphony July 28 at 6PM Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony July 27 at 10AM
July 27 at 8PM
The Festival is embarking on its first national radio series to further share its breathtaking music making with audiences around the country. With delightful tales and musical anecdotes from his storied career, Donald Runnicles serves as host of the program. He shares the mic with Andrew Palmer Todd—CEO of the Festival, pianist, and public radio host. Generously sponsored by Barbara & John Vogelstein.
LISTEN ONLINE
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WEEK FIVE
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Movies on the Mountain: Shane
Inside the Music: The Blue Highways of American Music
July 30 at 7PM
July 31 at 8PM
WEEK SIX
CLOSING WEEK
Event Venues
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Movies on the Mountain: Toy Story August 6 at 7PM
Movies on the Mountain: On the Town
GTMF Presents: Violinist Benjamin Beilman & Pianist Orion Weiss August 7 at 8PM
GTMF Presents: Dover Quartet August 14 at 8PM
August 13 at 7PM
Walk Festival Hall 3330 West Cody Lane, Teton Village 307.733.1128 Lot parking available Diehl Gallery 155 West Broadway Avenue, Jackson 307.733.0905 Street parking available
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Donald Runnicles in Conversation with ComposerIn-Residence Kareem Roustom
Free Family Concert: GTMF Percussion Trio
Open Rehearsal
Chamber Music with Violinist Julian Rachlin
August 3 at 8PM
August 1 at 3PM Teton County Library
GTMF Presents: Pianist Olga Kern August 1 at 8PM
Free Family Concert: Canadian Brass
August 8 at 12PM St. John’s Episcopal Church
August 2 at 3PM Teton County Library, Alta
SATURDAY
Festival Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s Festival Orchestra: Violin Concerto August 4 at 6PM Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto August 3 at 10AM
August 2 at 8PM
Chamber Music with Kelley O’Connor and Jessica Rivera August 9 at 8PM
GTMF Presents: Canadian Brass
Open Rehearsal
Festival Orchestra: Mahler’s Third Festival Orchestra: Symphony August 11 at 6PM Mahler’s Third Symphony August 10 at 10AM
August 10 at 8PM
August 8 at 8PM
Free Family Concert: GTMF Woodwind Quintet August 15 at 2PM Teton County Library
Chamber Music with Soprano Meechot Marrero August 16 at 8PM
Open Rehearsal August 17 at 10AM
Festival Orchestra: West Side Story
Festival Orchestra: August 18 at 6PM West Side Story August 17 at 8PM
GTMF Presents: A Broadway Revue August 15 at 8PM
Teton County Library, Jackson 125 Virginian Lane, Jackson 307.733.2164 Street and lot parking available
Hotel Terra, Murie Ballroom 3335 Village Drive, Teton Village 307.201.6065 Lot parking available
Teton County Library, Alta 50 Alta School Road, Alta 307.353.2505 Lot parking available
St. John's Episcopal Church 170 Glenwood Street, Jackson 307.733.2603 Street and lot parking available
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Independence Day
Diane Schuur
Movies on the Mountain: Independence Day
Opening Night with Pianist Diane Schuur and Her Jazz Combo
Monday, July 2 at 7PM | Free, but ticketed
Tuesday, July 3 at 8PM | $25
The Grand Teton Music Festival and Teton Village Association’s Movies on the Mountain series kicks off with this action-packed blockbuster featuring Will Smith. Faced with an apocalyptic alien invasion, mankind’s greatest weapon is the will to survive.
Diane Schuur, voice and piano Ernie Watts, saxophone Bruce Lett, bass Kendall Kay, drums
The 57th season opens with an evening of jazz featuring two-time Grammy Award-winner and “Queen of Jazz” Diane Schuur. The internationally acclaimed vocalist and pianist leads her ensemble in a concert of jazz standards from Frank Sinatra to Stan Getz.
SUMMER 2018
Concerts & Events
CURRENT AS OF MAY 2018; ALL EVENT INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Open Rehearsals Fridays at 10AM | $15
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look as the conductor and orchestra rehearse for the weekend Festival Orchestra concerts, sponsored by Legacy Lodge Assisted Living at Jackson Hole.
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Preconcert Talks
Fridays at 7PM & Saturdays at 5PM Free with Festival Orchestra ticket Learn before you listen! Festival Musicians and other experts present educational introductions to Festival Orchestra performances in the Barbara Furrer Goodman Memorial Garden. Sponsored by the Goodman Family Foundation.
O P E NING WE E K
Jenn Gambatese
Festival Orchestra: Patriotic Pops Wednesday, July 4 at 6PM | Sold Out Jenn Gambatese, vocalist Donald Runnicles, conductor
“Gambatese’s humor and incredible sense of comedic timing elevates the show and creates some of the best moments of the night’s performance.” – CBS Minnesota 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 concert packed with fun for the whole family.
Festival Musicians
GTMF Presents: The Music of Scott Joplin Thursday, July 5 at 8PM | $25 “Hearing Joplin’s signature composition The Entertainer is like the warm glow of a comedian’s dependable catchphrase; it’s always nice to hear it.” – The Guardian In this homage to the “King of Ragtime,” Festival Musicians perform the legendary music of American composer Scott Joplin and other popular pieces including Maple Leaf Rag and The Entertainer, as well as modern takes on the genre like the Graceful Ghost Rag.
“Without question the most astounding pianist of our age …” – The Times of London
Daniil Trifonov
Festival Orchestra: Trifonov Plays Rachmaninoff
Friday, July 6 at 8PM & Saturday, July 7 at 6PM $25–$55 Daniil Trifonov, piano Donald Runnicles, conductor Senator Alan Simpson, narrator Copland: Lincoln Portrait Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 Aaron Jay Kernis: Invisible Mosaic III Britten: The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Leading piano virtuoso Daniil Trifonov kicks off the Festival Orchestra concerts with a performance of Rachmaninoff ’s exuberant First Concerto. Former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson narrates Copland’s Lincoln Portrait.
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A League of Their Own
Holly Mulcahy
Movies on the Mountain: A League of Their Own
Inside the Music: Scheherazade–Her Story, Our Music
Monday, July 9 at 7PM | Free, but ticketed
Tuesday, July 10 at 8PM | Free, but ticketed
Based on the true story of female athletes who blazed the trail for generations to come, A League of Their Own showcases heart, heroics, and a stellar cast including Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and Madonna.
Holly Mulcahy & Jerry Hou, hosts Festival Musicians Rimsky-Korsakov: Selections from Scheherazade, op. 35 John Adams: Selections from Shaker Loops John Adams: Selections from Hallelujah Junction John Adams: Selections from Scheherazade.2
Go inside the music of John Adams’ Scheherazade.2 ahead of the Festival Orchestra’s weekend performances of the piece, exploring the musical, historical, and social influences that led to this modern compositional masterwork.
Aaron Diehl
“Melodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint …” – The New York Times GTMF Presents: Jazz Pianist Aaron Diehl Wednesday, July 11 at 8PM | $25 American jazz pianist Aaron Diehl’s meticulous performances, collaborations, and compositions are a leading force in today’s generation of jazz contemporaries. In this program, the virtuoso performs pieces from jazz icons Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, and Mary Lou Williams. 17
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Diehl Gallery
Wednesday, July 11 at 5:30PM | $25
Free Family Concert: Pianist Aaron Diehl
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Gallery Concert at Diehl Gallery
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Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, op. 80
Thursday, July 12 at 11AM | Free, but ticketed Teton County Library, Jackson
Diehl Gallery hosts this artful evening of chamber music. Performed by Festival Musicians, this one-hour event provides a unique setting in which to enjoy world-class music. Tickets are limited and include a glass of wine.
Jazz pianist Aaron Diehl performs a concert of toe-tapping tunes at the Teton County Library. Kids of all ages are invited to move and groove alongside the musician dubbed by Wynton Marsalis as “The Real Diehl.”
Leila Josefowicz
Markus Stenz
Chamber Music with Violinist Leila Josefowicz
Festival Orchestra: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony
Thursday, July 12 at 8PM | $25
Friday, July 13 at 8PM & Saturday, July 14 at 6PM $25–$55
Leila Josefowicz, violin Festival Musicians Grieg: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major, op. 13 Clarke: Piano Trio György Kurtág: Eight Duos for Violin and Cimbalom Arensky: String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, op. 35
Star violinist Leila Josefowicz takes the stage for the first chamber music concert of the season, performing Kurtág’s Eight Duos for Violin and Cimbalom.
Leila Josefowicz, violin Markus Stenz, conductor John Adams: Scheherazade.2 Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”
Leila Josefowicz makes her Festival Orchestra debut with a violin concerto written specifically for her by Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning American composer John Adams. Closing the concert is Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony—a bucolic journey through an idyllic countryside. GTMF.ORG | Season
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City Slickers
Movies on the Mountain: City Slickers
WE E K THRE E
Monday, July 16 at 7PM | Free, but ticketed Billy Crystal stars in this sidesplitting film about cowboys and mid-life crises. New Yorker Mitch Robbins and his two best friends decide to chase their troubles away with a fantasy vacation, setting out to find freedom and adventure under the New Mexico sky.
Audra McDonald
The Grand Gala Experience with Audra McDonald Tuesday, July 17 at 6PM | Sold Out | Private Home Majestic Teton views. A private performance by Broadway royalty in one of Jackson Hole’s most elegant homes. A multi-course dinner expertly prepared by celebrated New York chef Gabriel Kreuther. This is the event of the summer. The Grand Experience also includes a tickets to the Fundraising Gala Concert and the VIP Dinner on July 19. This event is sold out. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please call 307.732.9967.
Julia Bogorad-Kogan
Inside the Music: The Poetry of Music Tuesday, July 17 at 8PM | Free, but ticketed Julia Bogorad-Kogan & Brian Prechtl, hosts Festival Musicians Brian Prechtl: To a Stranger Bernstein: Halil David Mullikin: Selections from Between Eternity and Time Brian Prechtl: Song of Myself: It is Happiness
The parallels between poetry and music are numerous. Join us for an exploration into the influences and overlaps between these art forms, including a performance of Bernstein’s uniquely poetic Halil. 19
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Kirill Gerstein
Chamber Music with Pianist Kirill Gerstein Wednesday, July 18 at 8PM | $25 Kirill Gerstein, piano Jerry Hou, conductor Festival Musicians Andrew Norman: Gran Turismo Jones: Four Movements for Five Brass André Previn: Trio for Piano, Oboe, and Bassoon Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Kirill Gerstein joins Festival Musicians for Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, “the embodiment of the Jazz Age’s upbeat lyricism and dance-driven vitality (NPR).”
2018 Fundraising Gala with Audra McDonald Thursday, July 19 at 6PM | $200–$500 Audra McDonald, vocalist Festival Musicians
Attend an unforgettable Festival Orchestra performance featuring Broadway superstar Audra McDonald in an all-American concert of works by Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Stephen Sondheim.
Audra McDonald
Stéfane Denève
“She is in her prime. No one on Broadway can touch her.” – Los Angeles Times
Free Family Concert
Festival Orchestra: Gershwin’s Piano Concerto
Free Family Concert: GTMF Brass Quintet
Friday, July 20 at 8PM & Saturday, July 21 at 6PM $25–$55
Saturday, July 21 at 11AM | Free, but ticketed
Kirill Gerstein, piano Stéfane Denève, conductor Bernstein: Overture from Candide Gershwin: Piano Concerto Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique
WE E K THRE E
Immediately after the concert, continue the celebration and share an exclusive dinner with Audra McDonald at the Hotel Terra Murie Ballroom.
Toot your own horn at this free family concert! A brass quintet of Festival Musicians presents a program of music and exploration. Learn what makes these instruments special in a relaxed atmosphere.
Kirill Gerstein performs George Gershwin’s ground breaking Piano Concerto. St. Louis Symphony Music Director Designate Stéfane Denève leads the Festival Orchestra in Berlioz’s orchestral blockbuster Symphonie fantastique. GTMF.ORG | Season
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Raiders of the Lost Ark
Edgar Meyer
Movies on the Mountain: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Free Family Concert: Bassist Edgar Meyer
Monday, July 23 at 7PM | Free, but ticketed
Tuesday, July 24 at 11AM Teton County Library, Jackson | Free, but ticketed Legendary double bassist Edgar Meyer performs a concert for his youngest fans at the Teton County Library. Join in and take the bass line for a walk in this one-hour casual concert.
WE E K F O U R
Archaeologist Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis in this bullwhip-cracking action-adventure that launched the Indiana Jones franchise. Can anything deter Indy? Only snakes!
Edgar Meyer
“... The most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument.” – The New Yorker GTMF Presents: Bassist Edgar Meyer Tuesday, July 24 at 8PM | $25 Edgar Meyer is the preeminent master of the double bass, earning five Grammy Awards and a MacArthur Award for his artistry. In demand as both a performer and a composer, Edgar Meyer has formed a role in the music world unlike any other.
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Jerry Hou
Johannes Moser
Family Festival Orchestra Concert: A Night at the Movies
Chamber Music with Cellist Johannes Moser
Wednesday, July 25 at 6PM $15; Students free, but ticketed
Thursday, July 26 at 8PM | $25
Jerry Hou, conductor
Join GTMF for a night of picturesque music! This concert features soaring scores from movies like Lord of the Rings and Frozen as well as symphonic blockbusters like Also sprach Zarathustra, which was featured in 2001: Space Odyssey.
Sean Shepherd: Quartet for Oboe and Strings Dvořák: String Quartet in F major, op. 96 “American” Brahms: String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major, op. 18
Engaging and energetic cellist Johannes Moser joins GTMF musicians in a performance of Brahms’ First Sextet in B-flat major. Also on the program, Dvořák’s perennial chamber music favorite—the “American” string quartet.
WE E K F O U R
The evening begins with an instrument petting zoo on the Hartley Pavilion at 5PM.
Johannes Moser, cello Festival Musicians
World Premiere Event Festival Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony Friday, July 27 at 8PM & Saturday, July 28 at 6PM $25–$55 Johannes Moser, cello Donald Runnicles, conductor Johannes Moser
“... One of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists.” – Gramophone
Sean Shepherd: Melt (World Premiere) Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
American Sean Shepherd—one of the leading voices of composition—receives a world premiere of his new piece Melt for orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s much heralded and beloved Fifth Symphony concludes the program. GTMF.ORG | Season
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Shane
Movies on the Mountain: Shane Monday, July 30 at 7PM | Free, but ticketed This 1953 classic Western boasts Academy Award-winning cinematography filmed in Jackson Hole. A mysterious gunslinger attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but he’s swiftly drawn into a battle between the townsfolk and a ruthless cattle baron.
Kareem Roustom
Inside the Music: The Blue Highways of American Music Tuesday, July 31 at 8PM | Free, but ticketed Kareem Roustom, Composer-in-Residence and host Price: Selections from Five Folksongs in Counterpoint Robert Deemer: Grin for Solo Violin Hovhaness: Duo for Violin and Cello, op. 409 Kareem Roustom: “Letters Home” for Clarinet and Viola
WE EK F I VE
Steeped in the musical traditions of the Near East and trained in western concert music, Syrian-American Kareem Roustom is a bilingual composer who has collaborated with an array of artists and ensembles such as the Kronos Quartet and The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Donald Runnicles
Donald Runnicles in Conversation with Composer-In-Residence Kareem Roustom Wednesday, August 1 at 3PM | Free, but ticketed Teton County Library, Jackson Maestro Donald Runnicles has an armchair discussion of music and composition with Composer-in-Residence Kareem Roustom. Thought provoking and informative, the Syrian-American composer will touch on his new work, Shades of Night, to be world-premiered on Thursday’s Chamber Music program.
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Olga Kern
GTMF Presents: Pianist Olga Kern Wednesday, August 1 at 8PM | $25 Olga Kern, piano Rachmaninoff: Select Preludes and Etudes Gershwin: Three Preludes Schumann: Carnaval, op. 9 “Little Scenes on Four Notes”
The striking Russian pianist, and Van Cliburn Piano Competition Gold Medalist, Olga Kern puts her musicianship and technical wizardry on full display with this recital of early 20thcentury American classical music.
World Premiere Event “He is technically flawless—stunning in fact—and his eloquence is unfailingly persuasive” – Gramophone Chamber Music with Violinist Julian Rachlin Thursday, August 2 at 8PM | $25 Julian Rachlin, violin Festival Musicians Beethoven: Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat major, op. 16 Kareem Roustom: String Quartet No. 1 “Shades of Night” (World Premiere) Brahms: String Sextet No. 2 in G major, op. 36
Composer-in-Residence Kareem Roustom receives a world premiere of his first string quartet, a piece commissioned by the Grand Teton Music Festival. Also on the program, well known works by Beethoven and Brahms.
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Free Family Concert
Julian Rachlin
Julian Rachlin
Free Family Concert: GTMF Percussion Trio
Festival Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Thursday, August 2 at 3PM | Free, but ticketed Teton County Library, Alta
Friday, August 3 at 8PM & Saturday, August 4 at 6PM $25–$55
Fun abounds in this free family concert featuring the percussion section of the Festival Orchestra. They will tap and clap their way into your heart with unique arrangements of well-known melodies—nothing is off limits for this merry group of drummers.
Julian Rachlin, conductor and violin Mozart: Overture from The Marriage of Figaro Barber: Adagio for Strings Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Mozart: Symphony No. 36 “Linz”
One of the most exciting violinists of our time, Julian Rachlin takes the stage for two beloved audience favorites—Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Barber’s iconic Adagio for Strings. GTMF.ORG | Season
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Toy Story
Movies on the Mountain: Toy Story
Free Family Concert: Canadian Brass
Monday, August 6 at 7PM | Free, but ticketed
Wednesday, August 8 at 12PM | Free, but ticketed St. John’s Episcopal Church
Woody, a kind-hearted cowboy, sees his position as Andy’s favorite toy jeopardized when Buzz Lightyear arrives and Andy’s family moves to a new house. Woody and Buzz must forge a genuine friendship to have any chance of survival in this Pixar masterpiece.
“[Beilman is] mightily impressive.” – The Washington Post GTMF Presents: Violinist Benjamin Beilman and Pianist Orion Weiss Tuesday, August 7 at 8PM | $25
WE EK S I X
Benjamin Beilman, violin Orion Weiss, piano W.A. Mozart: Violin Sonata No. 26 in B-flat major Frederic Rzewski: Demons Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 10 in G major, op. 96 Kreisler: Viennese Rhapsodic Fantasietta
Violinist Benjamin Beilman is a rising star, lauded for his rich tone; Pianist Orion Weiss’ exceptionally crafted performances have won him worldwide praise. The duo performs violin sonatas from Mozart and Beethoven as well as Demons, a critically acclaimed showpiece written for Beilman. 25
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The famed quintet Canadian Brass leads an informal concert for young music-lovers. The genre-bending group, known for their original arrangements of classical masterworks, jazz, big band, Broadway, and popular songs, will delight kids of all ages.
Benjamin Beilman
Canadian Brass
GTMF Presents: Canadian Brass Wednesday, August 8 at 8PM | $25 “Canadian Brass is practically an institution … still sounding fresh, still attracting young virtuosos and, above all, still having fun with the music.”– NPR Masters of concert presentations—from formal classical concerts to music served up with lively dialogue and theatrical effects—Canadian Brass has developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and fun rapport with audiences.
Jessica Rivera
Chamber Music with Kelley O’Connor and Jessica Rivera Thursday, August 9 at 8PM | $25 Jessica Rivera, soprano Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano Jerry Hou, conductor Festival Musicians Chausson: Chanson perpétuelle, op. 37 Michael Tilson Thomas: Street Song for Symphonic Brass Charles Rochester Young: The Song of the Lark Barber: Knoxville: Summer of 1915
Be transported by Barber’s ethereal masterpiece Knoxville: Summer of 1915, evocative and nostalgic for summer breaks of yesteryear.
Kelley O’Connor
Festival Orchestra: Mahler’s Third Symphony Friday, August 10 at 8PM & Saturday, August 11 at 6PM $25–$55
Mahler: Symphony No. 3
The foremost interpreter of Mahler, Donald Runnicles takes the podium for the composer’s most demanding work. Boasting a large orchestra, two choirs, and mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor, the symphony radiates calm introspection, jubilation, and “heavenly life.”
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Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano Utah Symphony Women’s Chorus Barlow Bradford, director Madeleine Choir School Children’s Chorus Melanie Malinka, director Donald Runnicles, conductor
“Kelley O’Connor proved a sort of musical oracle, enunciating lines as dusky and profound as they were beautiful.” – The Cleveland Plain Dealer GTMF.ORG | Season
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On the Town
Dover Quartet
Movies on the Mountain: On the Town
GTMF Presents: Dover Quartet
New York, New York, it’s a wonderful town— especially when sailors Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin arrive on shore leave. Starting GTMF’s closing week celebration of Broadway, On the Town is an award-winning 1949 musical written by Leonard Bernstein.
“The young American string quartet of the moment …” – The New Yorker
Monday, August 13 at 7PM | Free, but ticketed
Tuesday, August 14 at 8PM | $25
Mendelssohn: Selections from Four Pieces for String Quartet Laks: String Quartet No. 3 “On Polish Folk Themes” Dvořák: String Quartet No. 14 in A-flat major, op. 105
Considered one of the most remarkably talented string quartets ever to emerge at such a young age, the Dover Quartet catapulted to international stardom following a stunning sweep of the 2013 Banff Competition.
Free Family Concert
Free Family Concert: GTMF Woodwind Quintet
CLOSIN G WE E K
Wednesday, August 15 at 2PM | Free, but ticketed Teton County Library, Jackson
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GTMF invites your family to meet our woodwind family! A woodwind quintet of Festival Musicians performs a kid-friendly program at the Teton County Library, featuring guest speaker Michael Griffith. Open to all ages, this free event is informal and fun-filled!
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Meechot Marrero
Chamber Music with Soprano Meechot Marrero Thursday, August 16 at 8PM | $25 Meechot Marrero, soprano Donald Runnicles, piano Festival Musicians Campos Parsi: Canciones de Cielo y Agua Beethoven: Seven Variations for Cello and Piano Brahms: Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, op. 8
Join soprano Meechot Marrero, starring as Maria in West Side Story, for an evening of favorites. Music Director Donald Runnicles appears at the keyboard for a performance of Beethoven’s charming variations for piano and cello.
Nikki Renée Daniels
“Daniels sings like an angel and easily persuades.” – Variety GTMF Presents: Broadway Revue Wednesday, August 15 at 8PM | $25 The cast of West Side Story Festival Musicians
Accompanied by a rhythm section and string quartet of Festival Musicians, the starry cast of West Side Story delights audiences with an evening of their favorite handpicked Broadway hits.
Festival Orchestra: West Side Story Friday, August 17 at 8PM & Saturday, August 18 at 6PM $85 Meechot Marrero, Maria Jeff Kready, Tony Nikki Renée Daniels, Anita Tobias Greenhalgh, Riff Donald Runnicles, conductor Bernstein: West Side Story
Jeff Kready
“Jeff Kready hits all the right notes …” – Broadway World GTMF.ORG | Season
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CLOSING WE EK
The Festival closes its star-spangled celebration with a fully cast concert adaptation of Bernstein’s consummate work, West Side Story. Amidst rivalry between the Sharks and Jets, a love story blossoms, making way for an incredible soundtrack of timeless showtunes.
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GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL The Grand Teton Music Festival acknowledges the significant contributions and ongoing support of our loyal donors. Your generosity allows the Festival to present over 100 events throughout the year, including the Summer Season, broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD series, the Winter Festival, and educational programs to engage and inspire young musicians. Thank you to all who play their part to ensure the Festival’s continued success.
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Festival Guarantors provide vital support for our concerts, education programs, and community outreach activities. Guarantors also have an enhanced relationship with the Festival, through exclusive backstage opportunities, conveniences such as personalized ticket purchases and exchanges, priority seating for subscription and gala concerts, and complimentary valet parking.
LEAVE A LEGACY AS A MEMBER OF THE SULLIVAN SOCIETY
In 2013, GTMF was the recipient of a generous and humbling bequest from the estate of Pike and Sue Sullivan. The gift brought the Festival’s endowment funds to more than $10 million, and we have created The Sullivan Society in their honor. This society commemorates benefactors who create bequests, charitable trusts, and other planned gifts that leave lasting legacies for the Festival. Members of The Sullivan Society play a vital role in safeguarding our long-term growth and fiscal stability.
TO MAKE A DONATION Please contact Anna Mattson, Director of Development, at anna@gtmf.org or 307.732.9967.
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GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Donald Runnicles Musical Arts Scholarship Competition Finals Saturday, June 9 at 6PM | Free, but ticketed
First prize is $20,000 with $40,000 in total awards
In early 2018, the Grand Teton Music Festival announced the inaugural scholarship competition in honor of Music Director Donald Runnicles. The annual competition is open to graduating high school seniors from Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana who will pursue their college studies in music. The finalists will take the stage of Walk Festival Hall with professional accompaniment during this open event. After a day of competing, three students will win $40,000 in total awards towards their higher education.
For details, visit gtmf.org/about/#scholarship
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