Of Love and Other Demons is a concert program that explores the many faces of love. Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s novel of the same title, this program challenges the audience to reconsider love not only as a romantic ideal, but as an elemental force that shapes human experience in both sublime and tragic ways.

Some of the pieces include: Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, Francis McBeth’s Of Sailors and Whales and Richard Wagner’s Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral. These works create a narrative that reflects love not as a singular emotion, but as a complex, often paradoxical force—a demon, perhaps, that can elevate or consume.

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Of Love and Other Demons

Lesher Center for the Arts

Join us at the Center for the Arts for a night of exceptional musical talent with the MusicLand’s Jackson Hole Youth Orchestra Spring Concert. This eagerly anticipated event will take place on Monday, May 20th, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the prestigious Center Theater. Admission to this cultural showcase is completely free, making it accessible to everyone in the community.

Presented by MusicLand, the concert celebrates the remarkable skills of Teton County's youth, featuring students in grades 8-12. These talented young musicians will perform an eclectic mix of pieces from various cultures around the globe, highlighting the universal language of music. The evening will be especially memorable with the introduction of the Bach Ensemble, which will perform the Bach Double Violin Concerto, showcasing the depth and versatility of our young performers.

The program includes a diverse selection of works:
- "The Moldau" by Bedrock Smetana, arranged by Albert Wang
- "Hungarian Variations" by Susan H. Day, featuring Sebastien Carr
- "Bailes Para Orquesta" by Richard Meyer, with soloists Isaac Reed and Tawnya Ramos
- "Concerto in D Minor Mvt. I for 2 Violins" by JS Bach, arranged by Larry Moore, featuring Sebastien Carr and Hudson Marsden
- "Blackberry Blossom" by Gary Gackstatter, with Hudson & Owen Marsden

While the event is free, donations are greatly appreciated and accepted at the door, with a suggested amount of $20. These contributions support the ongoing efforts of MusicLand to provide comprehensive music education programs for children of all ages.

This concert is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, including Trio Restaurant, the Jenkins Family Foundation, Maya Frodeman Gallery, WY arts council, Arts for All, Community Foundation of JH, Town of Jackson, and Teton County Wyoming.

Don't miss this opportunity to support and celebrate the achievements of our local youth in an evening filled with music, culture, and community spirit.

Jackson Hole Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

The Center

Each of the 4 orchestras that comprise OYO will be performing, featuring works of Dvorak, Bizet, Rossini, John Williams, Meyer, Balmages, and Newbold. Program selections will highlight the work that each group has been doing in weeks of rehearsals this fall.

Featured performers will include the 2023 Studio String and String Orchestras Solo Competition 1st Place winners, Gus Kish and Hayun Jeong.

OYO Fall Concert

Oxford High School

JOIN US AT THE DANBURY MUSIC CENTRE FOR THE DANBURY CENTRE STRINGS SPRING CONCERT. MUSIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR, GLEN LEBETKIN WILL LEAD THE DCS THROUGH A FUN PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES, BENNIE GOODMAN, SING, SING, SING, HOLST, BROOK GREEN SUITE, CENTURY ONE TUSONIC BY RICHARD MEYER, LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA, MUSIC FROM ENCANTO, AND PIAZZOLA, LIBERTANGO.

Richard Meyer

Events

Past events

Oct 19, 2025

Of Love and Other Demons · Contra Costa Wind Symphony

May 20, 2024

Jackson Hole Youth Orchestra Spring Concert · Center for the Arts

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