S8, Ep 4: New World

S8, Ep 4: New World

Author: Grand Teton Music Festival February 24, 2025 Duration: 1:02:45
Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra David Danzmayr, conductor William Grant Still Darker America Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, “From the New World” 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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Podcast Episodes
S2 Episode 6: Two Famous Adagios [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 5: Titan [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 4: Two Great Artists [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 3: Composer Spotlight - Kareem Roustom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
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 1: The Jupiter [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 12: Rachmaninoff's Second 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…
S2 Episode 7: Classic Americana and a World Premiere [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 2: Orchestral Showpieces [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…
S1 Episode 4: The Natural England [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 Range in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to create the incomparable Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra under the leadership of Maestro Don…
S1 Episode 3: Celestial Mysteries [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 Range in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to create the incomparable Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra under the leadership of Maestro Don…