‘Wyoming flair’ permeates classical music festival’s 64th season

The folk tale Peter and the Wolf takes place at the home of the grandfather of the eponymous protagonist in a forest. Though the forest is imagined in Russia judging by composer Sergei Prokofiev, it’s possible to imagine shenanigans that lead to a duck still quacking inside a wolf’s belly as possible in Grand Teton National Park.

That’s the calling for one show in this year’s Grand Teton Music Festival lineup which includes over 60 free shows in various community hubs in addition to another 60 ticketed events. In its 64th year, the classical festival is leaning in to make a traditional art form more approachable for Jacksonites from all walks of life.

In keeping with tradition, the festival has 28 shows scheduled to take place in Walk Festival Hall in Teton Village, kicking off July 3. Emma Kail, the festival’s executive director, said many performances will include components of what she calls “Wyoming flair.”

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