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Orchestra paints vivid musical images – JH News&Guide

Certain pieces of music evoke instant associations: Rossini’s “William Tell” overture = The Lone Ranger; Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” = a nation mourning; Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” = Bugs Bunny (IYKYK). The Grand Teton Music Festival evokes all kinds of memories, and maybe creates new...

Celebrating 25 years with Rachel Swerdlow

In celebration of her 25th anniversary, Rachel authored the following passage, which is also included in the 2026 summer program book. Rachel Swerdlow Violist Although I’m celebrating my 25th year with the Festival, my first summer here was 40 years ago in 1987. It was...

GTMF samples composer Lau’s musical storytelling – JH News&Guide

Canadian composer Kevin Lau remembers going to “Jurassic Park” when he was 13. He was captivated by the genetically resurrected dinosaurs, of course, but what really struck him was John Williams’ soundtrack. “It jolted me out my seat,” Lau said of the action on the...

Whole lotta trumpet at GTMF this weekend – JH News&Guide

Lots of classical music has been composed for trumpet over the years, but that wasn’t the case back when Joseph Haydn composed his own Trumpet Concerto in 1797. “The way this came about is this virtuoso trumpeter invented an instrument that could play a significantly...

Runnicles laureates are off and running – JH News&Guide

Bass-baritone Brian Wacker, who graduated from Cheyenne East High School, earned his bachelor’s degree in music from Oberlin College and Conservatory and is currently training with the Metropolitan Opera’s Keith Miller. He’s getting ready to apply to graduate schools and is preparing for a production...

Scholarship winner Jorden back for Rachmaninoff – JH News&Guide

Thanks to his international conducting career, Sir Donald Runnicles has, over his 20 years as music director for the Grand Teton Music Festival, brought to Jackson Hole scores of musicians he has worked with from throughout the United States, Berlin and Dresden, Scotland and, since...

GTMF chamber music series starts Thursday – JH News&Guide

The chamber music repertoire — including works for soloists, duos, trios and larger ensembles — is vast. And getting increasingly so every year. Over its 65 years, the Grand Teton Music Festival has always offered chamber music concerts, and its participating players — this year,...

Celebrating 25 years with Dorris Dai Janssen

In celebration of her 25th anniversary, Dorris authored the following passage, which is also included in the 2026 summer program book. Dorris Dai Janssen Violin Back in college studying violin performance, I hoped that opportunities in music would include traveling to beautiful places. After joining...