Honorary Co-Chairs, Setting the Stage campaign; Allan Tessler, Life Director
The Grand Teton Music Festival has been part of our lives for nearly three decades. It’s where we’ve made lifelong memories, dear friendships and witnessed some of the most extraordinary music in the world. Allan had the honor of serving as Board Chair twice, in 2001–2002 and again in 2018–2019, and he chaired the search that brought Sir Donald Runnicles to GTMF — a pivotal moment in the Festival’s artistic journey.
We’ve believed in our Maestro’s artistic vision from the very beginning, especially his dream of bringing world-class opera to Walk Festival Hall. That’s why we’re proud to support the Setting the Stage campaign, ensuring that future generations of musicians and patrons can experience the same magic we’ve cherished. We agreed to serve as honorary co-chairs of this campaign because GTMF is more than a summer tradition; it’s a cornerstone of our community. We feel proud to be a part of its story.