June 21, 2010
10-40Grand Teton National Park and the Grand Teton Music Festival are pleased to announce that a special concert series called “Music in Nature” will be offered again this summer at various park locations. A Grand Teton Music Festival resident string quartet will perform
30-minute musical recitals inspired by nature. The inaugural performance of the string quartet will take place on the terrace at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center on Monday, June 28 at 12:30 p.m. The free public concerts will run June 28 through
July 23.
30-minute musical recitals inspired by nature. The inaugural performance of the string quartet will take place on the terrace at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center on Monday, June 28 at 12:30 p.m. The free public concerts will run June 28 through
July 23.
The String Quartet was established by the Grand Teton Music Festival as a way to showcase promising young musicians with the festival orchestra that plays each summer at Walk Festival Hall in Teton Village. These musicians will delight listeners through their recitals, continuing a musical tradition inspired by the beauty of Grand Teton National Park and its majestic scenery.
“The ‘Music in Nature’ concerts create a relaxing atmosphere that allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of the Teton landscape in an inspiring and moving way,” said Grand Teton National Park Deputy Superintendent Bob Vogel. “We are delighted to partner with the Grand Teton Music Festival again this summer to bring a special musical experience to our park visitors.”
Several park locations will host these concerts: Colter Bay Visitor Center, Jackson Lake Lodge and the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center. The times and locations are:
11:30 a.m., Colter Bay Amphitheater
12:30 p.m., Colter Bay Amphitheater
Wednesdays & Fridays
2 p.m., Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center Terrace
3 p.m., Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center Terrace
5 p.m., Jackson Lake Lodge Lobby
6 p.m., Jackson Lake Lodge Lobby
