Live From the GTMF - S9, Episode 4: James Ehnes Plays Brahms

Live From the GTMF - S9, Episode 4: James Ehnes Plays Brahms

Author: Grand Teton Music Festival March 5, 2026 Duration: 1:02:02
Experience the range of the GTMF Orchestra in this week's episode of musical 'potpourri', featuring commentary by Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles, who conducted each performance, and co-host Jeff Counts. This episode features: Chamber Music with Festival musicians; James Ehnes and Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra José González Granero String Quartet No. 2, “In Times of Confinement” Ling Ling Huang, violin Jessica Mathaes, violin Caroline Gilbert, viola Grace An, cello Johannes Brahms Concerto for Violin in D Major, Op. 77 James Ehnes, violin Donald Runnicles, conductor Live from the Grand Teton Music Festival is hosted by Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles and GTMF General Manager Jeff Counts. Episodes premiere on Wednesdays at 8 PM MT on Wyoming Public Radio and are available the next day wherever you get your podcasts. The Grand Teton Music Festival, founded in 1962, unites over 250 celebrated orchestral musicians led by Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles in Jackson Hole, Wyoming each summer.

Nestled against the dramatic peaks of Wyoming, the Grand Teton Music Festival podcast brings the summer season to life year-round. This audio companion goes beyond simple concert recordings, though you will hear stunning performances by the Festival Orchestra under Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles and guest artists. The episodes capture the spirit of the festival’s mission-to engage, entertain, and educate-by weaving music with the stories behind it. You might hear a conductor’s pre-concert thoughts, a composer discussing their inspiration drawn from the landscape, or musicians sharing what it means to create in such an iconic setting. Each year, the festival itself presents over 150 concerts and events in Jackson Hole, and this podcast extends that vibrant community, offering a front-row seat to the artistry and conversations that make it unique. It’s an invitation to understand the music more deeply, to feel the collective energy of a live performance, and to carry the inspiration of the Tetons with you wherever you listen. Tune in for a rich, behind-the-scenes experience that celebrates the power of orchestral music in one of the world’s most breathtaking natural amphitheaters.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Duration: 1:08:07
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Duration: 1:10:34
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S8, Ep 2: The Miraculous... Viola [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:54
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S8, Ep 1: Lands of Riches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:34
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S2 Episode 13: The Three Bs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
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S2 Episode 11: Two Great Soloists [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Every summer, the nation’s top musicians come together at the base of the majestic Teton mountain range in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to create the incomparable Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra under the leadership of Ma…
S2 Episode 10: A Symphony That Changed Everything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Every summer, the nation’s top musicians come together at the base of the majestic Teton mountain range in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to create the incomparable Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra under the leadership of Ma…
S2 Episode 9: Made in America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Every summer, the nation’s top musicians come together at the base of the majestic Teton mountain range in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to create the incomparable Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra under the leadership of Ma…
S2 Episode 8: A Fantastic Symphony [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Every summer, the nation’s top musicians come together at the base of the majestic Teton mountain range in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to create the incomparable Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra under the leadership of Ma…