Jackson, WY – The Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) unveiled its 2026‑27 year‑round program, offering residents and visitors a robust lineup of live concerts and high‑definition opera broadcasts at the Center for the Arts.
Holiday Brass and Folk Fusion
On December 15, the world‑renowned brass quintet Canadian Brass will return to Jackson for a holiday concert titled “Wonderful Time of the Year.” The ensemble will present a mix of baroque, classical, jazz and seasonal favorites, ranging from Leonard Cohen to Mozart, delivering the festive energy that has made them a staple of international touring.
Just a month later, on January 20, GTMF will welcome the American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) for their festival debut. Led by multi‑Grammy® award‑winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross, the quartet blends timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African rhythms and East Asian ornamentation. Their repertoire includes beloved classics such as “Simple Gifts,” “This Land Is Your Land,” and “Wayfaring Stranger,” re‑imagined with original arrangements that celebrate America’s cultural tapestry.
Met Opera in HD Series
GTMF’s partnership with the Metropolitan Opera brings four acclaimed productions to the Center for the Arts in high‑definition format:
- January 10 – Mozart’s “Così fan tutte”: A witty romantic comedy set in a 1950s‑style amusement park, featuring sword swallowers, fire breathers and contortionists, as praised by The New York Times.
- March 14 – Verdi’s “Macbeth”: A dramatic retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy starring baritone Quinn Kelsey and soprano Lise Davidsen, under the direction of Louisa Proske.
- May 23 – Puccini’s “The Girl of the Golden West”: A Western‑themed opera directed by British director Richard Jones, marking the Met’s first new production of this work in more than three decades. Soprano Vida Mikneviciute makes her Met debut as Minnie, with tenor Seok‑Jong Baek as the bandit Dick Johnson and baritone Christopher Maltman as the lawman Jack Rance. Conductor Keri‑Lynn Wilson leads the orchestra.
- June 6 – Massenet’s “Manon”: A passionate French drama starring superstar soprano Nadine Sierra as Manon, staged by director Laurent Pelly.
All opera broadcasts will be shown on Sundays at 3 p.m., providing a family‑friendly cultural experience without the need to travel to New York.
Ticket Information and Savings
Tickets for the full season are now on sale, and patrons who purchase a complete series will receive a 10 % discount. For detailed performance times, seating options and pricing, visitors can click the “Buy tickets” link on the GTMF website or call the Box Office at (307) 733‑3050.
Supporting the Arts in Jackson
The Grand Teton Music Festival’s year‑round offerings reinforce Jackson’s reputation as a cultural hub in the Greater Yellowstone region. By presenting world‑class music alongside accessible HD opera broadcasts, GTMF provides families, seniors and young adults with enriching artistic experiences that align with the community’s values of faith, family and freedom.
For the complete schedule and to secure tickets, please visit gtmf.org/events or contact the Box Office.
Original reporting: Buckrail (Jackson WY) — read the source article.
