BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Teton Music Festival - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Grand Teton Music Festival X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gtmf.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grand Teton Music Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T223935Z CREATED:20260407T150002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T223935Z UID:10000182-1785751200-1785754800@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Musical Adventures at Greenspace on the Block DESCRIPTION:Geared for listeners ages one through five\, classes are also fun and accessible for all ages. \nSpecial thanks to Jackson Hole Land Trust for hosting GTMF at Greenspace on the Block. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/musical-adventures-at-greenspace-on-the-block-32 LOCATION:Greenspace on the Block\, 155 E. Broadway Ave\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Musical Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/obfr-image-1920x1280-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T180357Z CREATED:20260407T150037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T180357Z UID:10000185-1785762000-1785765600@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Classical Music Listening Club at Teton County Library DESCRIPTION:Cinematic Soundscapes: Whether crafted for the silver screen or the concert hall\, music is a powerful way to take us to imaginative new places by giving us a soundtrack. We’ll study Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony to see how a composer put the sounds of nature into his music\, then see how golden age film composer Erich Korngold brought the sound of the movies to his violin concerto. Finally\, we’ll see how these pieces influenced modern film scores\, including John Barry’s music for Out of Africa and Dances with Wolves. \nDive into classical music with the Grand Teton Music Festival! Suitable for interested novices and seasoned fans alike\, this adult education group will explore the history\, theory and stories behind epic classical works each week. Led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich\, prepare for the coming weekend’s Festival Orchestra concerts or simply join the discussion in the Classical Music Listening Club. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/classical-music-listening-club-at-teton-county-library-4 LOCATION:Teton County Library in Jackson\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250807-gtmf-alive-at-five-098-scaled-e1775160150605.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T213441Z CREATED:20260407T150012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T213441Z UID:10000186-1785780000-1785783600@gtmf.org SUMMARY:On the Road: Up Close & Personal at Murie Ranch DESCRIPTION:Eva Cappelletti Chao\, violin\nPhillipe Chao\, viola \nUp Close and Personal: Partners in music and life\, Phillipe Chao and Eva Cappelletti Chao\, present a program of violin and viola duos interwoven with stories from their many years playing together at the Grand Teton Music Festival – a fitting tribute to the spirit of Olaus and Mardie Murie’s home and legacy. \nIn GTMF’s On the Road series\, Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich leads programs that are accessible to all ages and bring music to life with explanations and demonstrations. Programming for this free concert is forthcoming. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/on-the-road-at-murie-ranch-4 LOCATION:Murie Ranch\, Moose St\, Grand Teton National Park\, Moose\, WY\, 83012\, United States CATEGORIES:On the Road Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20240701-gtmf-on-the-road-190-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T210000 DTSTAMP:20260630T153756Z CREATED:20260407T150024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T153756Z UID:10000207-1785783600-1785790800@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Gateway Series: Give Our Regards to Broadway DESCRIPTION:Leading ladies of Broadway take center stage in an unforgettable evening of songs from the world of musicals featuring shining vocalists Kate Loprest (First Date\, Hairspray)\, Cassondra James (The Queen of Versailles) and Andrea Ross (Whistle Down The Wind) with artistic director and pianist Andy Einhorn. From Julie to Carol to Barbra to Audra and more\, experience a tour through the ages as we celebrate the iconic divas of the Broadway stage! \nAndy Einhorn\, artistic director & pianist\nCassondra James\, vocalist\nKate Loprest\, vocalist\nAndrea Ross\, vocalist \nThis week’s concerts sponsored by Nancy & David Donovan\nGuest artists Cassondra James\, Kate Loprest and Andrea Ross sponsored by Melissa & Gary Harvey\nProgram sponsored by Lynn Fleisher & John Roberts\nGTMF’s Silver Corporate Partner for this program is Heather James Gallery URL:https://gtmf.org/events/regards-to-broadway LOCATION:Center for the Arts Theater\, 240 S. Glenwood St\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Gateway Series,Events at the Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Give-Our-Regards-to-Broadway-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260804T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T224101Z CREATED:20260407T150048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T224101Z UID:10000187-1785837600-1785841200@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Musical Adventures at Teton Village Commons DESCRIPTION:The popular Musical Adventures program\, led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich\, brings fun and music to Teton Village Commons weekly on Tuesdays at 10 AM. Geared for listeners ages one through five\, classes are also fun and accessible for all ages. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/musical-adventures-at-teton-village-commons-1 LOCATION:Teton Village Commons\, 3395 Cody Lane\, Teton Village\, Wyoming\, 83025\, United States CATEGORIES:Musical Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4269-1920x1280-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T213437Z CREATED:20260407T150027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T213437Z UID:10000188-1785924000-1785927600@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Musical Adventures with Valley of the Tetons Library DESCRIPTION:Led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich\, these free events are fun\, informative and engaging music sessions for young children and their adult caretakers\, geared for listeners ages one through five. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/musical-adventures-with-valley-of-the-tetons-library-5 LOCATION:Victor City Park\, 80 N Main St\, Victor\, ID\, 83455\, United States CATEGORIES:Musical Adventures,Teton Valley Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Valley-of-Tetons-Library-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T190000 DTSTAMP:20260615T163334Z CREATED:20260407T150055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T163334Z UID:10000227-1785949200-1785956400@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Teton House Concert: Flute in Focus DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. To join the waitlist\, please call the Box Office at 307.733.1128. \nMercedes Smith\, Principal Flutist of the Utah Symphony\, performs in a rare\, up-close recital. This program showcases her supple tone and the agile technique which has been the foundation of a career both in the opera and orchestral worlds. Join us in this one of a kind chance to experience her musical genius firsthand. \nMercedes Smith\, flute \nmeet the musician\n\n\n\n \n\n Mercedes Smith\n \n\n Flute \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n Mercedes Smith \n\n Flute\n \n \n\n\n Mercedes Smith has served as the Principal Flutist of the Utah Symphony since 2012\, having previously held the same position with the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet Orchestras. \nSmith’s musical journey began early\, being accepted as a scholarship student at the Manhattan School of Music at age 16\, under the tutelage of Michael Parloff and Jeanne Baxtresser. Awarded first prize in the National Flute Association’s 2010 Young Artist Competition\, Smith has performed in Carnegie Hall\, throughout Europe and Asia\, and at renowned music festivals including the Grand Teton Music Festival\, Tanglewood\, Music Academy of the West\, Verbier Festival Orchestra and Marlboro. \nNever one to idle\, Smith turned the pandemic into an opportunity\, earning an M.B.A. from the University of Utah. Her latest endeavor is the creation of Blackstrad\, a line of concert attire worn by musicians in over 15 countries. She resides in Salt Lake City with her husband\, violinist David Porter\, and three very silly dogs. \n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our hosts for this Teton House Concert\, Lisa & Steve Nesbitt. \nThese one-of-a-kind social and musical experiences include a cocktail hour\, performance and time to mingle with world-class musicians. The address for this concert’s venue will be shared with ticket holders prior to the event. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/flute-in-focus LOCATION:Private Home\, Fall Creek Road\, Wilson\, WY\, 83014 CATEGORIES:Teton House Concert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mercedes-Teton-House-Concert-Flute-in-Focus-1-e1781541208890.png ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T204949Z CREATED:20260407T150056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T204949Z UID:10000189-1786035600-1786039200@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Alive@Five: An American Celebration at Teton Village Commons DESCRIPTION:Karen Kinzie\, violin\nSheela Iyengar\, violin\nKayla Williams\, viola\nKaren Freer\, cello\nJohn Kinzie\, percussion \nAn American Celebration: Ring in the 250th birthday of our nation with music of all styles by American composers. Fun for the whole family\, this program for string quartet and percussion will get the audience singing\, dancing\, and drumming along. Join us for the fourth year of our partnership with the Teton Village Association’s Alive@5 series! Before and after\, enjoy the Jackson Farmer’s Market in Teton Village! URL:https://gtmf.org/events/alive-five-at-teton-village-commons-2 LOCATION:Teton Village Commons\, 3395 Cody Lane\, Teton Village\, Wyoming\, 83025\, United States CATEGORIES:On the Road Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GTMF-Alive-at-Five2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T210000 DTSTAMP:20260630T153839Z CREATED:20260407T150033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T153839Z UID:10000212-1786042800-1786050000@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Benoliel Chamber Music Series: From the Heart DESCRIPTION:Contrasting string quartets by Kevin Lau and Beethoven highlight the emotional range of every Grand Teton Music Festival chamber music setting. Festival Orchestra brass players share the stage with their string section colleagues in a concert that features an intoxicating mix of the familiar and the new. \nprogram\nKevin Lau: and from the heart there flows a song\nConrad Jones\, trumpet\nColin Williams\, trombone\nYvonne Chen\, piano \nAndre Lafosse: Suite Impromptu\nConrad Jones\, trumpet\nAlex Schwarz\, trumpet\nRyan Little\, horn\nColin Williams\, trombone\nJáTtik Clark\, tuba \nKevin Lau: String Quartet No. 7\, “Surfacing”\nJeffrey Dyrda\, violin\nLing Ling Huang\, violin\nCaroline Gilbert\, viola\nGrace An\, cello \nINTERMISSION \nBeethoven: String Quartet in F Major\, No. 1\nBoson Mo\, violin\nJeffrey Dyrda\, violin\nSusan Gulkis Assadi\, viola\nGrace An\, cello \nThis week’s concerts sponsored by Nancy & David Donovan\nProgram sponsored by Willo Carey\, in memory of Peter A. Benoliel URL:https://gtmf.org/events/from-the-heart LOCATION:Jackson Hole High School Auditorium\, 1910 High School Rd\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Benoliel Chamber Music Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Benoliel-Chamber-Music-Aug-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T123000 DTSTAMP:20260630T161418Z CREATED:20260407T150016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T161418Z UID:10000230-1786096800-1786105800@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Open Rehearsal: Beethoven & Korngold DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look as Sir Donald Runnicles and the orchestra rehearse for the weekend Festival Orchestra concerts. This week\, GTMF Concertmaster Madeline Adkins performs Korngold’s lush\, film-inspired Violin Concerto before the Festival Orchestra concludes the program with Beethoven’s eternal and appropriately cinematic ode to nature\, the “Pastoral” Symphony No. 6. \nprogram\nBarry: Themes from Out of Africa and Dances With Wolves\nKorngold: Violin Concerto\nBeethoven: Symphony No. 6\, “Pastoral” \nSir Donald Runnicles\, conductor\nMadeline Adkins\, violin \nmeaghan on deck\nDuring the break\, join Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich and special guests in the Jackson Hole High School Auditorium Lobby for a casual opportunity for attendees to ask questions about the music. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/open-rehearsal-beethoven-korngold LOCATION:Jackson Hole High School Auditorium\, 1910 High School Rd\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Open Rehearsals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/open-rehersal.png ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T210000 DTSTAMP:20260630T153941Z CREATED:20260407T150036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T153941Z UID:10000202-1786129200-1786136400@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Festival Orchestra: Beethoven & Korngold DESCRIPTION:What do a certain Austrian composer and his English counterpart have in common? Hollywood\, of course! Both John Barry and Erich Wolfgang Korngold found their way to the big screens of America and their music blurred the lines between the concert hall and the movie theater. GTMF Concertmaster Madeline Adkins performs Korngold’s lush\, film-inspired Violin Concerto before the Festival Orchestra concludes the program with Beethoven’s eternal and appropriately cinematic ode to nature\, the “Pastoral” Symphony No. 6. \nprogram\nBarry: Themes from Out of Africa and Dances With Wolves\nKorngold: Violin Concerto\nBeethoven: Symphony No. 6 \nSir Donald Runnicles\, conductor\nMadeline Adkins\, violin \nFestival Orchestra sponsored by Ari Rifkin\, in memory of Leonard Rifkin\nMaestro Runnicles sponsored by Susan Jane & Nicholas J. Sutton\nMusic Director Initiatives sponsored by Peter Fenton & Kate Greer\nThis week’s concerts sponsored by Nancy & David Donovan\nGuest artist Madeline Adkins sponsored by Joyce Craig & Beryl Weiner\nProgram sponsored by the Ushers of the Grand Teton Music Festival\nGTMF’s Silver Corporate Partner for this program is Bessemer Trust \nmeet the musician\n\n\n\n \n\n Madeline Adkins\n \n\n Violin \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n Madeline Adkins \n\n Violin\n \n \n\n\n Violinist Madeline Adkins was appointed Concertmaster of the Utah Symphony in 2016. Prior to this\, she served as Associate Concertmaster of the Baltimore Symphony for 11 years. \nAdkins performs on the “ex-Chardon” Guadagnini of 1782\, graciously loaned by Gabrielle Israelievitch to perpetuate the legacy of her late husband\, former Toronto Symphony concertmaster\, Jacques Israelievitch (1948 – 2015). \nAdkins has been a Concertmaster of the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra since 2018\, and has served as Guest Concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony\, the Cincinnati Symphony\, the São Paulo Symphony\, the Houston Symphony\, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and orchestras in Spain\, Switzerland and Germany. Adkins has also been a guest artist at numerous festivals including the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival in South Africa\, the Sarasota Music Festival\, Brevard\, Jackson Hole Chamber Music\, the Sewanee Music Festival and Music in the Mountains\, as well as a clinician with the National Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall\, the National Orchestral Institute and the Haitian Orchestra Institute. In addition\, she has served as the Artistic Director of the NOVA Chamber Music Series in Salt Lake City. \nA sought-after soloist\, Adkins has appeared with orchestras in Europe\, Asia\, Africa and 27 US states\, including 25 concertos with the Baltimore Symphony and 15 with the Utah Symphony. As a recitalist\, she has performed worldwide\, from Cape Town\, South Africa to Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Romanian Embassy in Washington DC. Her recording of the complete works for violin and piano by Felix Mendelssohn with pianist Luis Magalhães was released to critical acclaim. American Record Guide notes that Adkins and Magalhães are “ardent and spontaneous” and “their fierce coordination is breathtaking.” \nThe daughter of noted musicologists\, Adkins is the youngest of eight children\, six of whom are professional musicians. A champion of early music\, Adkins has been active in baroque performance on period instruments since the age of 11. She has been a member of the Handel and Haydn Society and Boston Baroque\, among many others. \nAdkins received her Bachelor’s degree summa cum laude from the University of North Texas and her Master’s degree from the New England Conservatory\, where she studied with James Buswell. \nWhen not on stage\, Adkins enjoys travel photography\, reading and exploring the West. She is also passionate about animal rescue and has fostered over 100 kittens! \n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us in the lobby at 6 PM for a Pre-Concert Talk\, an inside look into the music led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich. Talks are sponsored by the Goodman Family Foundation\, in memory of Roy and Barbara Goodman. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/beethoven-korngold-fri LOCATION:Jackson Hole High School Auditorium\, 1910 High School Rd\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival Orchestra Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FO-Beethoven-Korngold.png ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T213535Z CREATED:20260407T150031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T213535Z UID:10000190-1786194000-1786197600@gtmf.org SUMMARY:On the Road: An American Celebration at Pierre's Theatre DESCRIPTION:Karen Kinzie\, violin\nSheela Iyengar\, violin\nKayla Williams\, viola\nKaren Freer\, cello\nJohn Kinzie\, percussion \nAn American Celebration: Ring in the 250th birthday of our nation with music of all styles by American composers. Fun for the whole family\, this program for string quartet and percussion will get the audience singing\, dancing\, and drumming along. \nStoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich leads programs that are accessible to all ages and bring music to life with explanations and demonstrations. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/on-the-road-at-pierres-theatre-2 LOCATION:Pierre’s Theatre\, 37 N Main St\, Victor\, ID\, 83455\, United States CATEGORIES:On the Road Concerts,Teton Valley Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5E6BEA93-BCF0-44A7-B744-865B62AAD118-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260630T154006Z CREATED:20260407T150044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T154006Z UID:10000203-1786212000-1786219200@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Festival Orchestra: Beethoven & Korngold DESCRIPTION:What do a certain Austrian composer and his English counterpart have in common? Hollywood\, of course! Both John Barry and Erich Wolfgang Korngold found their way to the big screens of America and their music blurred the lines between the concert hall and the movie theater. GTMF Concertmaster Madeline Adkins performs Korngold’s lush\, film-inspired Violin Concerto before the Festival Orchestra concludes the program with Beethoven’s eternal and appropriately cinematic ode to nature\, the “Pastoral” Symphony No. 6. \nprogram\nBarry: Themes from Out of Africa and Dances With Wolves\nKorngold: Violin Concerto\nBeethoven: Symphony No. 6 \nSir Donald Runnicles\, conductor\nMadeline Adkins\, violin \nFestival Orchestra sponsored by Ari Rifkin\, in memory of Leonard Rifkin\nMaestro Runnicles sponsored by Susan Jane & Nicholas J. Sutton\nMusic Director Initiatives sponsored by Peter Fenton & Kate Greer\nThis week’s concerts sponsored by Nancy & David Donovan\nGuest artist Madeline Adkins sponsored by Joyce Craig & Beryl Weiner\nProgram sponsored by the Ushers of the Grand Teton Music Festival\nGTMF’s Silver Corporate Partner for this program is Bessemer Trust \nmeet the musician\n\n\n\n \n\n Madeline Adkins\n \n\n Violin \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n Madeline Adkins \n\n Violin\n \n \n\n\n Violinist Madeline Adkins was appointed Concertmaster of the Utah Symphony in 2016. Prior to this\, she served as Associate Concertmaster of the Baltimore Symphony for 11 years. \nAdkins performs on the “ex-Chardon” Guadagnini of 1782\, graciously loaned by Gabrielle Israelievitch to perpetuate the legacy of her late husband\, former Toronto Symphony concertmaster\, Jacques Israelievitch (1948 – 2015). \nAdkins has been a Concertmaster of the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra since 2018\, and has served as Guest Concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony\, the Cincinnati Symphony\, the São Paulo Symphony\, the Houston Symphony\, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and orchestras in Spain\, Switzerland and Germany. Adkins has also been a guest artist at numerous festivals including the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival in South Africa\, the Sarasota Music Festival\, Brevard\, Jackson Hole Chamber Music\, the Sewanee Music Festival and Music in the Mountains\, as well as a clinician with the National Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall\, the National Orchestral Institute and the Haitian Orchestra Institute. In addition\, she has served as the Artistic Director of the NOVA Chamber Music Series in Salt Lake City. \nA sought-after soloist\, Adkins has appeared with orchestras in Europe\, Asia\, Africa and 27 US states\, including 25 concertos with the Baltimore Symphony and 15 with the Utah Symphony. As a recitalist\, she has performed worldwide\, from Cape Town\, South Africa to Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Romanian Embassy in Washington DC. Her recording of the complete works for violin and piano by Felix Mendelssohn with pianist Luis Magalhães was released to critical acclaim. American Record Guide notes that Adkins and Magalhães are “ardent and spontaneous” and “their fierce coordination is breathtaking.” \nThe daughter of noted musicologists\, Adkins is the youngest of eight children\, six of whom are professional musicians. A champion of early music\, Adkins has been active in baroque performance on period instruments since the age of 11. She has been a member of the Handel and Haydn Society and Boston Baroque\, among many others. \nAdkins received her Bachelor’s degree summa cum laude from the University of North Texas and her Master’s degree from the New England Conservatory\, where she studied with James Buswell. \nWhen not on stage\, Adkins enjoys travel photography\, reading and exploring the West. She is also passionate about animal rescue and has fostered over 100 kittens! \n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us in the lobby at 5 PM for a Pre-Concert Talk\, an inside look into the music led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich. Talks are sponsored by the Goodman Family Foundation\, in memory of Roy and Barbara Goodman. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/beethoven-korngold-sat LOCATION:Jackson Hole High School Auditorium\, 1910 High School Rd\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival Orchestra Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FO-Beethoven-Korngold.png ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T224202Z CREATED:20260407T150054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T224202Z UID:10000183-1786352400-1786356000@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Musical Adventures at Greenspace on the Block DESCRIPTION:Led by GTMF Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich\, these free events are fun\, informative and engaging music sessions for young children and their adult caretakers\, geared for listeners ages one through five. \nSpecial thanks to Jackson Hole Land Trust for hosting GTMF at Greenspace on the Block. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/musical-adventures-at-greenspace-on-the-block-31 LOCATION:Greenspace on the Block\, 155 E. Broadway Ave\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Musical Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GTMF-Musical-Adventures-Monday-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T224146Z CREATED:20260407T150016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T224146Z UID:10000184-1786356000-1786359600@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Musical Adventures at Greenspace on the Block DESCRIPTION:Geared for listeners ages one through five\, classes are also fun and accessible for all ages. \nSpecial thanks to Jackson Hole Land Trust for hosting GTMF at Greenspace on the Block. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/musical-adventures-at-greenspace-on-the-block-3 LOCATION:Greenspace on the Block\, 155 E. Broadway Ave\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Musical Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Musical-Adventures-with-Valley-of-the-Tetons-Library.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260810T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T155715Z CREATED:20260407T150029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T155715Z UID:10000191-1786366800-1786370400@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Classical Music Listening Club at Teton County Library DESCRIPTION:Italian Inspiration: A young Felix Mendelssohn composed his “Italian” Symphony after returning from a 10-month trip to the country\, while native Italians Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini became the most well-known voices in opera at the turn of the century. How did a visiting composer versus those who spent their lives and careers there use different approaches to bring the sounds of a culture to life? We’ll look at Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 and Verdi and Puccini’s arias\, as well as other music inspired by both foreign travels and devotion to homeland. \nSuitable for interested novices and seasoned fans alike\, this adult education group will explore the history\, theory and stories behind epic classical works each week. Led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich\, prepare for the coming weekend’s Festival Orchestra concerts or simply join the discussion in the Classical Music Listening Club. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/classical-music-listening-club-at-teton-county-library-5 LOCATION:Teton County Library in Jackson\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20250807-gtmf-alive-at-five-098-scaled-e1775160150605.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260811T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T224245Z CREATED:20260407T150013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T224245Z UID:10000222-1786442400-1786446000@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Musical Adventures at Teton Village Commons DESCRIPTION:The popular Musical Adventures program\, led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich\, brings fun and music to Teton Village Commons weekly on Tuesdays at 10 AM. Geared for listeners ages one through five\, classes are also fun and accessible for all ages. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/musical-adventures-at-teton-village-commons-2 LOCATION:Teton Village Commons\, 3395 Cody Lane\, Teton Village\, Wyoming\, 83025\, United States CATEGORIES:Musical Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4269-1920x1280-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260811T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T224308Z CREATED:20260407T150046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T224308Z UID:10000192-1786471200-1786474800@gtmf.org SUMMARY:MusicLand/JHYO Camp Performance DESCRIPTION:This camp for grades 7-12 provides participants the chance to collaborate with GTMF musicians and teachers/musicians from MusicLand/JH Youth Orchestra\, concluding with an evening performance at Jackson Hole High School Auditorium. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/musicland-jhyo-camp-performance LOCATION:Jackson Hole High School Auditorium\, 1910 High School Rd\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4D8D27F1-55E5-400A-BBCB-162D3E94C678-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T191554Z CREATED:20260407T150022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T191554Z UID:10000193-1786528800-1786532400@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Musical Adventures with Valley of the Tetons Library DESCRIPTION:Geared for listeners ages one through five\, Musical Adventures provides a fun environment for children and their caregivers to enjoy music and play along\, led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich. Don’t miss this popular program’s visit to Driggs\, Idaho! URL:https://gtmf.org/events/musical-adventures-with-valley-of-the-tetons-library-4 LOCATION:Driggs Plaza\, United States CATEGORIES:Musical Adventures,Teton Valley Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Valley-of-Tetons-Library-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260813T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260813T180000 DTSTAMP:20260504T183311Z CREATED:20260407T150055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T183311Z UID:10000194-1786640400-1786644000@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Alive@Five: Percussion Extravaganza at Teton Village Commons DESCRIPTION:Brian Prechtl\, percussion\nJohn Kinzie\, percussion\nEric Hopkins\, percussion\nLeonardo Soto\, percussion\nAaron Blick\, bass \nPercussion Extravaganza: Everything you can strike\, shake\, or scrape takes center stage for this exciting program featuring the GTMF percussion section. From ragtime to Latin jazz\, get ready for a world of sounds like no other. Join us for the fourth year of our partnership with the Teton Village Association’s Alive@5 series! Before and after\, enjoy the Jackson Farmer’s Market in Teton Village! URL:https://gtmf.org/events/alive-five-at-teton-village-commons LOCATION:Teton Village Commons\, 3395 Cody Lane\, Teton Village\, Wyoming\, 83025\, United States CATEGORIES:On the Road Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GTMF-Alive-at-Five2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260630T154058Z CREATED:20260407T150021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T154058Z UID:10000213-1786647600-1786654800@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Benoliel Chamber Music Series Finale: Little Miracles DESCRIPTION:Good things. Small packages. The 2026 Benoliel Chamber Music Series comes to a close with works by two living female composers and pieces by masters of centuries past. Nothing less than the full circle of human expression is on display in this program of miniature masterpieces. \nprogram\nCaroline Shaw: Entr’acte\nAmy Semes\, violin\nCarolyn Semes\, violin\nMaria Semes\, viola\nJennifer Choi\, cello \nMozart: Horn Quintet in E-flat Major\nAlison Kim\, violin\nSusan Gulkis Assadi\, viola\nKayla Williams\, viola\nAndrew Raciti\, bass\nGail Williams\, horn \nAnna Clyne: Strange Loops\nJustin Bruns\, violin\nLing Ling Huang\, violin\nCaroline Gilbert\, viola\nJudith Galecki\, cello\nMarci Gurnow\, clarinet \nVaughan Williams: Piano Quintet in C Minor\nLouise Morrison\, violin\nMaria Semes\, viola\nJennifer Choi\, cello\nKristen Bruya\, bass\nKathryn Goodson\, piano \nThis week’s concerts sponsored by Lisa & Glenn Steele and the Carol Franc Buck Foundation URL:https://gtmf.org/events/little-miracles LOCATION:Jackson Hole High School Auditorium\, 1910 High School Rd\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Benoliel Chamber Music Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Benoliel-Chamber-Music-Aug-13.png ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T215137Z CREATED:20260407T150053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T215137Z UID:10000231-1786701600-1786710600@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Open Rehearsal: Night at the Opera DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look as Sir Donald Runnicles and the orchestra rehearse for the weekend Festival Orchestra concerts. This week\, the annual tradition of opera at the Grand Teton Music Festival continues with an evening of arias\, duets and orchestral interludes from none other than Giacomo Puccini\, featuring soprano Eleni Calenos and tenor Daniel Luis Espinal. These two world-class voices join Maestro Runnicles and the Festival Orchestra in this aural feast of melody and drama\, but not before we see Italy through the eyes of Felix Mendelssohn\, who visited the country in 1830 and set down his impressions in both musical notes and vibrant watercolors. \nprogram\nMendelssohn: Symphony No. 4\, “Italian”\nPuccini: Scenes\, Interludes\, Arias \nSir Donald Runnicles\, conductor\nEleni Calenos\, soprano\nDaniel Luis Espinal\, tenor \nmeaghan on deck\nDuring the break\, join Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich and special guests in the Jackson Hole High School Auditorium Lobby for a casual opportunity for attendees to ask questions about the music. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/open-rehearsal-finale-opera LOCATION:Jackson Hole High School Auditorium\, 1910 High School Rd\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Open Rehearsals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Open-Rehearsal-Aug-14.png ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T224344Z CREATED:20260407T150024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T224344Z UID:10000195-1786732200-1786734000@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Coombs Ukulele Club Performance DESCRIPTION:Coombs Outdoors and GTMF have partnered to create access to music lessons and opportunities for Coombs Outdoors participants. The two local nonprofits have worked together to launch a summer-long program\, the Coombs Ukulele Club\, that offers ukulele lessons to Coombs participants once a week for the duration of the summer\, followed by a public performance. \nThe free performance will be on Friday\, August 14 at 6:30 PM in the Jackson Hole High School Auditorium Lobby before the evening’s Festival Orchestra concert. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/coombs-ukulele-club-performance LOCATION:Jackson Hole High School Auditorium Lobby\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC09297-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T210000 DTSTAMP:20260630T154548Z CREATED:20260407T150055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T154548Z UID:10000204-1786734000-1786741200@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Festival Orchestra Finale: Night at the Opera DESCRIPTION:The annual tradition of opera at the Grand Teton Music Festival continues with an evening of arias\, duets and orchestral interludes from none other than Giacomo Puccini\, featuring soprano Eleni Calenos and tenor Daniel Luis Espinal. These two world-class voices join Maestro Runnicles and the Festival Orchestra in this aural feast of melody and drama\, but not before we see Italy through the eyes of Felix Mendelssohn\, who visited the country in 1830 and set down his impressions in both musical notes and vibrant watercolors. \nprogram\nMendelssohn: Symphony No. 4\, “Italian”\nVerdi: Selections from La traviata\nPuccini: Selections from La bohème \nSir Donald Runnicles\, conductor\nEleni Calenos\, soprano\nDaniel Luis Espinal\, tenor \nFestival Orchestra sponsored by Ari Rifkin\, in memory of Leonard Rifkin\nMaestro Runnicles sponsored by Susan Jane & Nicholas J. Sutton\nMusic Director Initiatives sponsored by Peter Fenton & Kate Greer\nThis week’s concerts sponsored by Lisa & Glenn Steele\nGuest artists Eleni Calenos and Daniel Luis Espinal sponsored by Ruthie & Casey Bowlin and Mary & Stanley Seidler\nProgram sponsored by Jerry Rose and Petria & Scott Fossel\nGTMF’s Silver Corporate Partner for this program is Teton Pines Country Club \nmeet the artists\n\n\n\n \n\n Eleni Calenos\n \n\n Soprano \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n Eleni Calenos \n\n Soprano\n \n \n\n\n Internationally acclaimed Greek soprano Eleni Calenos is capturing critics’ and audiences’ admiration for the clarity and warmth of her voice and her dignified characterizations. \nHer operatic repertoire includes more than 30 roles\, among them: Mimì (La bohème)\, Cio-Cio-San (Madama Butterfly)\, Tosca\, Suor Angelica\, Santuzza (Cavalleria rusticana)\, Nedda (I Pagliacci)\, Giorgetta (Il tabarro)\, Liù (Turandot)\, Giulietta (Giulietta e Romeo by Zandonai)\, the Countess (Le nozze di Figaro)\, Donna Anna and Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni)\, Pamina (The Magic Flute)\, Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte)\, Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus)\, Hanna Glawari (The Merry Widow)\, Antonia (The Tales of Hoffmann)\, Desdemona (Otello)\, Medora (Il corsaro)\, Gilda (Rigoletto)\, L’Infante (Le Cid)\, Silvia (Zanetto)\, Micaëla (Carmen)\, Lia (L’Enfant prodigue)\, and Vee Talbot in Bruce Saylor’s contemporary opera Orpheus Descending. She also created the role of Saida in the world premiere of the opera Schönerland by S. N. Eichberg\, on the topic of refugees. \nCalenos is equally accomplished in the oratorio and concert repertoire\, having sung Verdi’s Requiem\, Brahms’s Ein Deutsches Requiem\, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and Missa Solemnis\, Handel’s Theodora\, Mendelssohn’s Paulus\, Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915\, Rachmaninoff’s The Bells\, Mahler’s Symphony No. 2\, Rutter’s Magnificat and Poulenc’s Gloria\, among others. \nShe has collaborated with opera companies and symphony orchestras such as Glyndebourne\, Wiesbaden Staatstheater\, the Greek National Opera\, Palm Beach Opera\, Austin Opera\, Tulsa Opera\, Sarasota Opera\, Opera Idaho\, Opera Delaware\, Opera Orlando\, Shreveport Opera\, Odyssey Opera\, Mississippi Opera\, Lancaster Symphony\, MidAmerica Productions (Avery Fisher Hall/Lincoln Center)\, Opera Montana\, Opera Santa Barbara\, Orchestra Miami\, Utah Festival Opera\, Annapolis Opera\, Madison Opera\, Charlottesville Opera\, Glimmerglass Festival\, Phoenicia Festival\, Opera Company of Middlebury (VT)\, Evansville Philharmonic\, LOFT Opera\, Zomeropera (Belgium)\, the Athens State Symphony Orchestra\, the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra\, the Athens Philharmonia Orchestra and the Eptapyrgion Festival. \nCalenos graduated with a Cello Diploma from the Municipal Conservatory of her native Thessaloniki and a Diploma in Voice from the National Conservatory of Greece. She obtained her Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Queens College\, City University of New York\, and a Performance Certificate from the Opera Institute of Boston University. \nHer recordings include Mascagni’s Zanetto with Odyssey Opera\, two operettas by Greek composer S. Samaras (War in War and The Cretan Girl) with the Greek National Opera\, as well as George Tsontakis’s Mirologhia\, released on the KOCH International Classics label with the Albany Symphony Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n Daniel Luis Espinal\n \n\n Tenor \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n Daniel Luis Espinal \n\n Tenor\n \n \n\n\n Daniel Luis Espinal is a Cuban-Dominican tenor from Sarasota\, Florida. He is currently in his second season as a member of the Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago\, where he performed Third Jew (Salome) and Beppe (Pagliacci) in the 2025/26 season. He also appeared as Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. At Lyric Opera of Chicago\, Espinal has previously appeared as Jaquino (Fidelio)\, and has covered Rodolfo (La bohème)\, Narraboth (Salome)\, and Borsa (Rigoletto). Additional operatic credits include Tom Rakewell (The Rake’s Progress)\, Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi)\, Male Chorus (The Rape of Lucretia)\, and Tamino (Die Zauberflöte). \nEspinal’s earliest musical experiences began singing in church choir\, but it was through musical theater that he first discovered his artistic voice and love for performance. Those formative years continue to inform his communicative approach on stage\, where vocal color\, character and emotional immediacy are central to his work. He is recognized for the distinctive color of his voice and a natural charisma that belie his years. \nA recent graduate of the Yale School of Music\, Espinal is also an alumnus of the Manhattan School of Music. He was a winner of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition\, the Art Song Prize winner of the 2023 Duncan Williams Voice Competition\, and a 2025 Sara Tucker Study Grant recipient. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Merola Opera Program and a participant in the Académie d’Aix-en-Provence. \n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us in the lobby at 6 PM for a Pre-Concert Talk\, an inside look into the music led by GTMF violinist Hasse Borup. Talks are sponsored by the Goodman Family Foundation\, in memory of Roy and Barbara Goodman. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/finale-opera-fri LOCATION:Jackson Hole High School Auditorium\, 1910 High School Rd\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival Orchestra Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FO-Night-at-the-Opera.png ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260630T154611Z CREATED:20260407T150045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T154611Z UID:10000205-1786816800-1786824000@gtmf.org SUMMARY:Festival Orchestra Finale: Night at the Opera DESCRIPTION:The annual tradition of opera at the Grand Teton Music Festival continues with an evening of arias\, duets and orchestral interludes from none other than Giacomo Puccini\, featuring soprano Eleni Calenos and tenor Daniel Luis Espinal. These two world-class voices join Maestro Runnicles and the Festival Orchestra in this aural feast of melody and drama\, but not before we see Italy through the eyes of Felix Mendelssohn\, who visited the country in 1830 and set down his impressions in both musical notes and vibrant watercolors. \nprogram\nMendelssohn: Symphony No. 4\, “Italian”\nVerdi: Selections from La traviata\nPuccini: Selections from La bohème \nSir Donald Runnicles\, conductor\nEleni Calenos\, soprano\nDaniel Luis Espinal\, tenor \nFestival Orchestra sponsored by Ari Rifkin\, in memory of Leonard Rifkin\nMaestro Runnicles sponsored by Susan Jane & Nicholas J. Sutton\nMusic Director Initiatives sponsored by Peter Fenton & Kate Greer\nThis week’s concerts sponsored by Lisa & Glenn Steele\nGuest artists Eleni Calenos and Daniel Luis Espinal sponsored by Ruthie & Casey Bowlin and Mary & Stanley Seidler\nProgram sponsored by Jerry Rose and Petria & Scott Fossel\nGTMF’s Silver Corporate Partner for this program is Teton Pines Country Club \nmeet the artists\n\n\n\n \n\n Eleni Calenos\n \n\n Soprano \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n Eleni Calenos \n\n Soprano\n \n \n\n\n Internationally acclaimed Greek soprano Eleni Calenos is capturing critics’ and audiences’ admiration for the clarity and warmth of her voice and her dignified characterizations. \nHer operatic repertoire includes more than 30 roles\, among them: Mimì (La bohème)\, Cio-Cio-San (Madama Butterfly)\, Tosca\, Suor Angelica\, Santuzza (Cavalleria rusticana)\, Nedda (I Pagliacci)\, Giorgetta (Il tabarro)\, Liù (Turandot)\, Giulietta (Giulietta e Romeo by Zandonai)\, the Countess (Le nozze di Figaro)\, Donna Anna and Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni)\, Pamina (The Magic Flute)\, Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte)\, Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus)\, Hanna Glawari (The Merry Widow)\, Antonia (The Tales of Hoffmann)\, Desdemona (Otello)\, Medora (Il corsaro)\, Gilda (Rigoletto)\, L’Infante (Le Cid)\, Silvia (Zanetto)\, Micaëla (Carmen)\, Lia (L’Enfant prodigue)\, and Vee Talbot in Bruce Saylor’s contemporary opera Orpheus Descending. She also created the role of Saida in the world premiere of the opera Schönerland by S. N. Eichberg\, on the topic of refugees. \nCalenos is equally accomplished in the oratorio and concert repertoire\, having sung Verdi’s Requiem\, Brahms’s Ein Deutsches Requiem\, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and Missa Solemnis\, Handel’s Theodora\, Mendelssohn’s Paulus\, Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915\, Rachmaninoff’s The Bells\, Mahler’s Symphony No. 2\, Rutter’s Magnificat and Poulenc’s Gloria\, among others. \nShe has collaborated with opera companies and symphony orchestras such as Glyndebourne\, Wiesbaden Staatstheater\, the Greek National Opera\, Palm Beach Opera\, Austin Opera\, Tulsa Opera\, Sarasota Opera\, Opera Idaho\, Opera Delaware\, Opera Orlando\, Shreveport Opera\, Odyssey Opera\, Mississippi Opera\, Lancaster Symphony\, MidAmerica Productions (Avery Fisher Hall/Lincoln Center)\, Opera Montana\, Opera Santa Barbara\, Orchestra Miami\, Utah Festival Opera\, Annapolis Opera\, Madison Opera\, Charlottesville Opera\, Glimmerglass Festival\, Phoenicia Festival\, Opera Company of Middlebury (VT)\, Evansville Philharmonic\, LOFT Opera\, Zomeropera (Belgium)\, the Athens State Symphony Orchestra\, the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra\, the Athens Philharmonia Orchestra and the Eptapyrgion Festival. \nCalenos graduated with a Cello Diploma from the Municipal Conservatory of her native Thessaloniki and a Diploma in Voice from the National Conservatory of Greece. She obtained her Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Queens College\, City University of New York\, and a Performance Certificate from the Opera Institute of Boston University. \nHer recordings include Mascagni’s Zanetto with Odyssey Opera\, two operettas by Greek composer S. Samaras (War in War and The Cretan Girl) with the Greek National Opera\, as well as George Tsontakis’s Mirologhia\, released on the KOCH International Classics label with the Albany Symphony Orchestra. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n Daniel Luis Espinal\n \n\n Tenor \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n Daniel Luis Espinal \n\n Tenor\n \n \n\n\n Daniel Luis Espinal is a Cuban-Dominican tenor from Sarasota\, Florida. He is currently in his second season as a member of the Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago\, where he performed Third Jew (Salome) and Beppe (Pagliacci) in the 2025/26 season. He also appeared as Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. At Lyric Opera of Chicago\, Espinal has previously appeared as Jaquino (Fidelio)\, and has covered Rodolfo (La bohème)\, Narraboth (Salome)\, and Borsa (Rigoletto). Additional operatic credits include Tom Rakewell (The Rake’s Progress)\, Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi)\, Male Chorus (The Rape of Lucretia)\, and Tamino (Die Zauberflöte). \nEspinal’s earliest musical experiences began singing in church choir\, but it was through musical theater that he first discovered his artistic voice and love for performance. Those formative years continue to inform his communicative approach on stage\, where vocal color\, character and emotional immediacy are central to his work. He is recognized for the distinctive color of his voice and a natural charisma that belie his years. \nA recent graduate of the Yale School of Music\, Espinal is also an alumnus of the Manhattan School of Music. He was a winner of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition\, the Art Song Prize winner of the 2023 Duncan Williams Voice Competition\, and a 2025 Sara Tucker Study Grant recipient. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Merola Opera Program and a participant in the Académie d’Aix-en-Provence. \n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us in the lobby at 5 PM for a Pre-Concert Talk\, an inside look into the music led by GTMF violinist Hasse Borup. Talks are sponsored by the Goodman Family Foundation\, in memory of Roy and Barbara Goodman. URL:https://gtmf.org/events/finale-opera-sat LOCATION:Jackson Hole High School Auditorium\, 1910 High School Rd\, Jackson\, WY\, 83001\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival Orchestra Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gtmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FO-Night-at-the-Opera.png ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Teton Music Festival":MAILTO:ticketoffice@gtmf.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR