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be inspired by season 64
Join us from July 3-August 23, 2025 for eight weeks of performances under the leadership of Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles!
Festival Orchestra: James Ehnes performs Brahms
Friday, August 15 at 7 PM
Walk Festival Hall
Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor
James Ehnes, violin
Detlev Glanert: Weites Land
Brahms: Violin Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 4
Tickets $40-$85; children/students $5
Festival Orchestra Season Finale: Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel
Friday, August 22 at 7 PM
Walk Festival Hall
PRESENTED BY JACKSON HOLE JEWELRY CO.
Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor
Heidi Stober, Gretel
Karis Tucker, Hansel
Alfred Walker, Father
Heidi Melton, Mother
Jill Grove, Witch
Amia Langer, Sandman/Dew Fairy
Choristers of the Madeleine Choir School, Melanie Malinka, director
David Lefkowich, stage director
Rachael N. Blackwell, lighting designer
Alex Olegnowicz, projection designer
Gina Hays, stage manager
Christopher Verdosci, stylist
Selected props and costumes courtesy of Off Square Theatre Company and Utah Opera
Tickets $40-$85; children/students $5
upcoming events
Open Rehearsal: James Ehnes performs Brahms
Walk Festival Hall
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look as the conductor and orchestra rehearse for the weekend Festival Orchestra concerts
Coombs Ukulele Club Performance
Walk Festival Hall
Coombs Ukulele Club offers ukulele lessons to Coombs Outdoor participants once a week for the duration of the summer, followed by this public performance
Festival Orchestra: James Ehnes performs Brahms
Walk Festival Hall
Friday, August 15 at 7 PM
Walk Festival Hall
Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor
James Ehnes, violin
Detlev Glanert: Weites Land
Brahms: Violin Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 4
Tickets $40-$85; children/students $5
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One of America’s most impressive music festivals.
— BBC Music Magazine
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One of the best places to hear classical music in the summer.
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The setting is everything at this event, but with Donald Runnicles in charge, musical quality is assured.
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Where some of the world’s best musicians congregate and perform.
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One of the top 10 classical music festivals in the US this summer.
— Financial Times
setting the stage
The Grand Teton Music Festival has announced the largest campaign in our history to support Festival musicians and revitalize Walk Festival Hall. Learn more about the Setting the Stage campaign.
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making the most of your Festival visit
2025 season overview
Season 64 | July 3-August 23, 2025 - Series packages on sale now; Single tickets go on sale April 8
the power of music in our community
GTMF’s mission to provide exhilarating musical experiences goes beyond presenting concerts at Walk Festival Hall. We’re committed to engaging with our community through interactive programs that reach people of all ages.
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more about Walk Festival Hall
The Grand Teton Music Festival’s all-wooden performance facility, Walk Festival Hall, is acclaimed by listeners and performers alike for its intimate atmosphere and superb acoustics. Walk Hall is located in the heart of Teton Village at the base of the Jackson Hole Ski Resort, a short drive from the town of Jackson.
music director Sir Donald Runnicles
Sir Donald Runnicles has been GTMF's Music Director since 2005 and has held chief artistic leadership positions at Deutsche Oper Berlin (since 2009), San Francisco Opera (1992-2008), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (2009-16) and Orchestra of St. Luke’s (2001-07). He was appointed Chief Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic, beginning with the 2025-26 season.
meet our Festival Orchestra
GTMF welcomes top talent from world-renowned orchestras to Jackson Hole each year. Under the baton of Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles, these 250+ musicians come together to gather inspiration from the mountain setting, to renew their artistic vows to music making and to provide exhilarating music for Festival patrons.
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