{"id":58749,"date":"2025-03-13T09:51:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=58749"},"modified":"2025-03-13T09:51:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:51:38","slug":"breaking-ravinia-festivals-2025-summer-lineup-features-more-than-100-concerts-and-40-artist-debuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=58749","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: Ravinia Festival\u2019s 2025 Summer Lineup Features More Than\u00a0100 Concerts\u00a0And\u00a040 Artist Debuts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a><strong>HIGHLAND PARK, IL \u2014<\/strong>&nbsp;Ravinia Festival\u2019s 2025 summer lineup features more than&nbsp;<strong>100 concerts<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>40 artist debuts<\/strong>. Highlights include performances by&nbsp;<strong>Cynthia Erivo<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Lenny Kravitz<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Janelle Mon\u00e1e<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Maren Morris<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Lang Lang<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Beck<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Earth, Wind &amp; Fire<\/strong>, and the&nbsp;<strong>89th Chicago Symphony Orchestra Residency<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Heart<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>John Legend<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>James Taylor<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>The Black Crowes<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Al Green<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>The Roots<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Diana Krall<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Chicago<\/strong>are some of the favorites returning to the Ravinia stage, while&nbsp;<strong>Kygo<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Juanes<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Nas<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Sutton Foster<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Ray LaMontagne<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>King Gizzard &amp; The Lizard Wizard<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>The Mohan Sisters<\/strong>&nbsp;are among those making debuts.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>\u201cRavinia has something for everyone\u2014classical music, rock, pop, R&amp;B, soul, Latin, jazz, country, hip-hop, DJs, movies, musical theater, and more!\u201d says Ravinia<sup>\u24c7<\/sup>&nbsp;President and CEO&nbsp;<strong>Jeffrey P. Haydon<\/strong>. \u201cWe are grateful to continue opening our beautiful park for communities throughout Chicagoland to enjoy an evening under the stars with their family and friends, listening to music from their favorite artists and discovering new ones.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>The 2025 festival boasts more orchestral performances than any previous season. From core classics to genre-defying collaborations, Ravinia celebrates the versatility and vitality of classical music. The&nbsp;<strong>Chicago Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>&nbsp;(CSO) will be in residence for six weeks, performing with Ravinia Chief Conductor&nbsp;<strong>Marin Alsop<\/strong>&nbsp;and soloists including&nbsp;<strong>Garrick Ohlsson<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Sheku Kanneh-Mason<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Jean-Yves Thibaudet<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Himari<\/strong>, and Tony Award winners&nbsp;<strong>Sutton Foster<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Kelli O\u2019Hara<\/strong>. As well as interpreting iconic repertoire such as Stravinsky\u2019s&nbsp;<em>Rite of Spring<\/em>, Mahler\u2019s Second Symphony, and Rimsky-Korsakov\u2019s&nbsp;<em>Sheherazade<\/em>, the CSO will also partner with<strong>&nbsp;Beck<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Cynthia Erivo<\/strong>, and Oscar winner&nbsp;<strong>Morgan Freeman<\/strong>&nbsp;for specially orchestrated performances. The&nbsp;<strong>Chicago Philharmonic<\/strong>will support&nbsp;<strong>King Gizzard &amp; the Lizard Wizard<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Marvel\u2019s&nbsp;<\/strong><em><strong>Infinity Saga<\/strong><\/em>,&nbsp;<strong>Lindsey Stirling<\/strong>, and<strong>&nbsp;Nas<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Ravinia\u2019s mission-based programming includes the&nbsp;<strong>Breaking Barriers<\/strong>&nbsp;festival, established in 2022 to champion women in&nbsp;classical music. This summer\u2019s festival highlights Women Leaders in Food and Music.&nbsp;<strong>Molly Yeh<\/strong>\u2014not only the star of Food Network\u2019s&nbsp;<em>Girl Meets Farm<\/em>&nbsp;but also a Juilliard-trained percussionist\u2014will join Alsop to co-curate orchestral and chamber concerts, where musical works will be paired with culinary dishes by guest celebrity chefs, including&nbsp;<strong>Maneet Chauhan<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Jacqueline Eng<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Sarah Grueneberg<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Mika Leon<\/strong>. A second initiative,&nbsp;<strong>One Score, One Chicago<\/strong><sup>\u24c7<\/sup>, invites more than 2,000 Chicago Public School students each summer to watch the CSO perform the work they\u2019ve been studying through Ravinia\u2019s Reach Teach Play<sup>\u24c7<\/sup>&nbsp;programs. This year, it\u2019s Beethoven\u2019s Seventh Symphony.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>From superhero-movie scores to \u201990s nostalgia, from Fiesta Ravinia to reggae, and from historic venues to picnics on the Lawn, Ravinia 2025 promises something for everyone.&nbsp;<strong>Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 24.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><a><u><strong>CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA<\/strong><\/u><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>The CSO\u2019s annual six-week residency\u2014July 11 through August 17 this season\u2014comprises three weeks of programs led by Alsop and three weeks with distinguished guest conductors. All performances take place in the Pavilion.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a><strong>July 11<\/strong>\u00a0\\ The CSO opens its 89th summer season at Ravinia Festival under the baton of\u00a0<strong>Marin Alsop<\/strong>. Highlighting the conductor\u2019s passion for contemporary music, the evening begins with Carlos Simon\u2019s\u00a0<em>Amen<\/em>, a work inspired by the composer\u2019s youthful experiences of African American Pentecostal Church services. Next, piano virtuoso\u00a0<strong>Bruce Liu<\/strong>* joins the orchestra for Rachmaninoff\u2019s\u00a0<em>Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini<\/em>, whose striking melodies resonate through popular culture. Alsop and the CSO complete their program with Stravinsky\u2019s\u00a0<em>The Rite of Spring<\/em>, the ballet score that revolutionized 20th-century music. The opening night performance will be broadcast live on<strong>\u00a0WFMT<\/strong>\u00a0radio.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July 12<\/strong>\u00a0\\ Written a hundred years ago this year, Gershwin\u2019s jazz-infused Concerto in F will feature French pianist\u00a0<strong>Jean-Yves Thibaudet<\/strong>, of whom \u201cthere\u2019s no mistaking his understanding of [Gershwin\u2019s] blues-based melancholy [and] Impressionism,\u201d wrote the\u00a0<em>Chicago Tribune<\/em>.\u00a0<strong>Marin Alsop<\/strong>\u00a0bookends the program with Jessie Montgomery\u2019s folk-dance-inspired\u00a0<em>Strum\u00a0<\/em>and Tchaikovsky\u2019s Sixth Symphony, a deeply emotional work known for its lyrical beauty and ultimately tragic finale.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July 13<\/strong>\u00a0\\ Ending their opening weekend on a high note,\u00a0<strong>Marin Alsop<\/strong>\u00a0and the CSO welcome Tony Award winners\u00a0<strong>Sutton Foster<\/strong>* and\u00a0<strong>Kelli O\u2019Hara<\/strong>\u00a0to celebrate the transformative impact of music on budding young minds. That moment so often strikes at iconic venues like Ravinia and Carnegie Hall, where a Young People\u2019s Concert first set Alsop on the path to become one of the world\u2019s foremost conductors, and where Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett once enraptured a generation of singers. Inspired by these catalysts, Foster and O\u2019Hara perform the songs\u2014from theater stages and beyond\u2014that have captured their imaginations.\u00a0<em>The concert forms part of the annual Gala Benefit Evening, hosted by the Ravinia Women\u2019s Board to support the festival and Ravinia\u2019s Reach Teach Play<\/em><sup><em>\u24c7<\/em><\/sup><em>\u00a0programs.<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July 18<\/strong>\u00a0\\ Continuing their ongoing Mahler cycle,\u00a0<strong>Marin Alsop<\/strong>\u00a0and the CSO perform the composer\u2019s otherworldly Second Symphony (\u201cResurrection\u201d) with the\u00a0<strong>Chicago Symphony Chorus<\/strong>, soprano\u00a0<strong>Janai Brugger<\/strong>^, and mezzo-soprano\u00a0<strong>Sasha Cooke<\/strong>^. Brugger\u2019s \u201csteely core\u201d (<em>San Francisco Classical Voice<\/em>) and Cooke\u2019s \u201cpure and powerful \u2026 dusky tone\u201d (<em>Minnesota Star Tribune<\/em>) enhance the work\u2019s journey from darkness to transcendence.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a020<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Following their New Year\u2019s Eve concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra,\u00a0<strong>Marin Alsop<\/strong>\u00a0and violin prodigy\u00a0<strong>Himari<\/strong>* reunite for a pair of Spanish dance-inspired violin showpieces: Waxman\u2019s Oscar-nominated\u00a0<em>Carmen Fantasie<\/em>\u00a0and Kreisler\u2019s\u00a0<em>La Gitana<\/em>. Similarly lively rhythms permeate the CSO\u2019s premiere of a new Ravinia commission from Malek Jandali, and the 2025\u00a0<strong>One Score<\/strong><sup><strong>\u00ae<\/strong><\/sup>\u00a0feature, Beethoven\u2019s Seventh Symphony.\u00a0<em>To celebrate One Score and conclude the school-year\u2019s studies in Ravinia\u2019s Reach Teach Play programs, there will be a series of family activities, pop-up performances, and interactive musical experiences around the park, open to all guests, before the CSO\u2019s performance. The Ravinia Associates Board also hosts its ticketed Beer, Brats &amp; Beethoven audience engagement event before the concert.<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July 23<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0The winner of eight Grammys, including Album of the Year,\u00a0<strong>Beck<\/strong>* has embraced a world of styles since his early-\u201990s breakout with \u201cLoser\u201d and\u00a0<em>Mellow Gold<\/em>. His arrival at his most recent album,\u00a0<em>Hyperspace<\/em>, comes by way of his touchstone\u00a0<em>Odelay<\/em>, world-tripping\u00a0<em>Mutations<\/em>, somber\u00a0<em>Sea Change<\/em>, laureled\u00a0<em>Morning Phase<\/em>, and more. The reluctant generational spokesman performs selected standards and rarities from his catalogue with the CSO and conductor\u00a0<strong>Edwin Outwater<\/strong>*.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July 25<\/strong>\u00a0\\<strong>\u00a0Marin Alsop<\/strong>\u00a0takes audiences on a global adventure of music and food in\u00a0<strong>Breaking Barriers<\/strong>\u00a02025. She and the CSO bring to life Sinbad\u2019s ocean journey from the\u00a0<em>One Thousand and One Nights<\/em>\u00a0in Rimsky-Korsakov\u2019s\u00a0<em>Sheherazade<\/em>, the Havana dance rhythms of Gershwin\u2019s\u00a0<em>Cuban Overture<\/em>, and a landmark closer to home in Tim Corpus\u2019s\u00a0<em>Great Lake Concerto<\/em>, which features CSO assistant principal timpanist\u00a0<strong>Vadim Karpinos<\/strong>\u00a0and Lyric Opera percussionist\u00a0<strong>Ed Harrison<\/strong>. Finally, Alsop and the CSO recall their adventures in Reena Esmail\u2019s\u00a0<em>RE|member<\/em>.\u00a0<em>With a ticket add-on, Breaking Barriers guests can enjoy food inspired by the program\u2014created by guest celebrity chefs\u00a0<strong>Maneet Chauhan<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Jacqueline Eng<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Sarah Grueneberg<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Mika Leon<\/strong>\u2014at pre-concert tasting stations, as well as attending presentations with the chefs in a casual setting. At the CSO concert, the chefs will explain their culinary pairings in introductions to the works<\/em>.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July 27<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0To cap her three weeks at Ravinia and the 2025 Breaking Barriers Festival,\u00a0<strong>Marin Alsop<\/strong>\u00a0leads a program embracing the richness of life. She and the CSO capture the joyous Mediterranean spirit of Mendelssohn\u2019s \u201cItalian\u201d Symphony, join principal clarinetist\u00a0<strong>Stephen Williamson<\/strong>\u00a0for Copland\u2019s Clarinet Concerto\u2014a work inspired by jazz and travels in Brazil\u2014and illuminate Elgar\u2019s\u00a0<em>Enigma Variations<\/em>: portraits of friends made along the way.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>31<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Returning to the stage where he launched his career 24 years ago, superstar pianist\u00a0<strong>Lang Lang<\/strong>\u00a0performs\u00a0<em><strong>The Disney Book<\/strong><\/em>, his ode to the magical journeys through animation and music that, as he put it, \u201csparked my imagination \u2026 and led to my life-long love of classical music.\u201d Together with the CSO and conductor\u00a0<strong>Edwin Outwater<\/strong>, Lang Lang is joined by guest soloists\u00a0<strong>Yimiao Chen<\/strong>* on erhu,\u00a0<strong>Pl\u00ednio Fernandes<\/strong>* on guitar, and singers\u00a0<strong>Celeste Morales<\/strong>^ and\u00a0<strong>Edmond Rodriguez<\/strong>^. The event encompasses specially written arrangements of the pianist\u2019s personal favorites and other beloved hit songs from\u00a0<em>Snow White<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Encanto<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Beauty and the Beast<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Frozen<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Cinderella<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Pinocchio<\/em>, and many more classic and contemporary Disney films.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August 1<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Combining the CSO\u2019s vibrant sonorities with the soul-stirring roots of the blues, Oscar winner\u00a0<strong>Morgan Freeman<\/strong>* live-narrates a transformative journey through the music, culture, and legacy of the Mississippi Delta in the\u00a0<em><strong>Symphonic Blues Experience<\/strong><\/em>. Led by conductor and Ground Zero Blues Club artist\u00a0<strong>Martin Gellner<\/strong>*, this program draws on cinematic storytelling and performances by authentic blues artists to celebrate the Delta\u2019s lasting influence on global music.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August 3<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Rich in emotion, celebration, and drama, Tchaikovsky\u2019s music is a multi-generational CSO concert tradition at Ravinia. Reno Philharmonic Music Director\u00a0<strong>Laura Jackson<\/strong>\u00a0returns to lead the composer\u2019s Fourth Symphony, often understood as capturing the struggle for free will. This contrasts with the pristine elegance of his\u00a0<em>Rococo Variations<\/em>, featuring cellist\u00a0<strong>Zlatomir Fung<\/strong>^, who took first prize at the Tchaikovsky Competition with his interpretation of the concertante work. The program concludes with the CSO\u2019s signature account of Tchaikovsky\u2019s\u00a0<em>1812\u00a0<\/em>Overture, complete with cannons.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August 9<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0\u201cTour-de-force\u201d conductor and 2020 Chicagoan of the Year (<em>Chicago Tribune<\/em>)\u00a0<strong>Lidiya Yankovskaya<\/strong>* juxtaposes the earthly with the mythical, captaining the CSO through Debussy\u2019s\u00a0<em>La mer<\/em>\u00a0and evoking the conflict between sacred and profane love in the Overture of Wagner\u2019s\u00a0<em>Tannh\u00e4user<\/em>.\u00a0<strong>Ray Chen<\/strong>\u00a0returns as the soloist in Bruch\u2019s First Violin Concerto, famously dubbed the \u201crichest, most seductive\u201d concerto by a German composer.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August 10<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0After serving as Music Director of Lincoln Center\u2019s Mostly Mozart Festival for two decades, now\u00a0<strong>Louis Langr\u00e9e<\/strong>* makes his CSO and Ravinia debuts with an all<em>&#8211;<\/em>Mozart program that ranges from the pomp and ceremony of the Overture to\u00a0<em>La clemenza di Tit<\/em>o to the exuberance of the \u201cJupiter\u201d Symphony.\u00a0<strong>Garrick Ohlsson<\/strong>\u00a0brings \u201ca sound so lush it almost glistens\u201d (<em>Seattle Times<\/em>) to the Piano Concerto No. 22.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August 15<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Stage and screen powerhouse\u00a0<strong>Cynthia Erivo<\/strong>\u00a0returns, fresh from her third Oscar nomination\u2014for her widely celebrated portrayal of\u00a0<em>Wicked<\/em>\u2019s Elphaba\u2014to showcase her Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning voice. With the support of the CSO, Erivo performs soul-stirring standards, beloved Broadway hits, and her own original songs.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August 16<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0\u201cThe definition of virtuosity\u201d (<em>The Observer<\/em>\u00a0UK),\u00a0<strong>Nobuyuki Tsujii\u00a0<\/strong>makes his CSO debut with Rachmaninoff\u2019s Piano Concerto No. 2, whose climactic melodies have inspired films and songs, under the baton of\u00a0<strong>Peter Oundjian<\/strong>. The conductor also leads Brahms\u2019s First Symphony and the new\u00a0<em>Suite\u00a0<\/em>distillation of Joan Tower\u2019s\u00a0<em>Concerto for Orchestra<\/em>, which draws on the virtuosity of the CSO musicians.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August 17<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Sheku Kanneh-Mason<\/strong>* makes his Ravinia debut with Saint-Sa\u00ebns\u2019s Cello Concerto No. 1, a work that \u201csuits the unforced lyricism of Kanneh-Mason\u2019s style exceptionally well\u201d (<em>The Guardian<\/em>). Led by\u00a0<strong>David Robertson<\/strong>, the CSO complements the concerto with Sarah Kirkland Snider\u2019s\u00a0<em>Something for the Dark<\/em>\u00a0and two works inspired by Spanish dance: Chabrier\u2019s\u00a0<em>Espa\u00f1a<\/em>, which rhapsodizes on the\u00a0<em>jota\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>malague\u00f1a<\/em>, and Rimsky-Korsakov\u2019s\u00a0<em>Capriccio espagnole<\/em>, a work based on the<em>fandango<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>aubade<\/em>.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><a><u><strong>RECITALS, CHAMBER MUSIC, and GUEST ORCHESTRAS<\/strong><\/u><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>A wide array of classical music beyond the symphonic repertoire is offered this summer, from recitals to chamber music and uniquely curated presentations in the Martin Theatre, Bennett Gordon Hall, and Pavilion.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a011<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Pianist\u00a0<strong>Angela Hewitt<\/strong>\u00a0performs Bach\u2019s\u00a0<em>Goldberg Variations<\/em>. Since giving her first concert performances of the Baroque masterpiece as a teenager, a full 50 years ago, she has become the first woman to be honored with the City of Leipzig Bach Medal (2020) and has been named to\u00a0<em>Gramophone<\/em>\u2019s Hall of Fame in recognition of the \u201cjoy, wit, and profound understanding\u201d (<em>The Sunday Times<\/em>) she brings to Bach\u2019s keyboard works. \\\u00a0Martin\u00a0Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a021<\/strong>\u00a0\\ Pianist\u00a0<strong>Tony Siqi Yun<\/strong>* gives a solo recital of Beethoven\u2019s \u201cAppassionata,\u201d Liszt\u2019s transcription of Wagner\u2019s \u201cLiebestod,\u201d variations by Brahms, and Schumann\u2019s Symphonic Etudes, of which Yun\u2019s interpretation has been praised for its \u201cbravado [and] flair\u201d (<em>San Diego Story<\/em>). \\\u00a0Bennett\u00a0Gordon\u00a0Hall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a022<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Noted for its \u201cexquisite poise and balance\u201d (<em>Chicago Classical Review<\/em>), the\u00a0<strong>Isidore String Quartet<\/strong>^ performs works spanning two centuries of harmonic invention, from Mozart\u2019s \u201cDissonant\u201d Quartet to Dutilleux\u2019s surreal\u00a0<em>Ainsi la nuit<\/em>, by way of the sensuous tone colors of Ravel\u2019s sole quartet. \\\u00a0Bennett\u00a0Gordon\u00a0Hall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a025<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0 After pairing J\u00f6rg Widmann\u2019s Quartet No. 8 with the work that inspired it, Beethoven\u2019s Op. 130, the\u00a0<strong>Juilliard String Quartet<\/strong>\u00a0joins forces with its prot\u00e9g\u00e9, the\u00a0<strong>Isidore String Quartet<\/strong>^, for Mendelssohn\u2019s genre-defining Octet. \\\u00a0Martin\u00a0Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a026<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0The rich variety of food and classical music in\u00a0<strong>Breaking Barriers<\/strong>\u00a02025 includes a smorgasbord of bite-sized chamber works. Co-curators\u00a0<strong>Marin Alsop<\/strong>\u00a0and Food Network star\u00a0<strong>Molly Yeh<\/strong>\u00a0introduce French and pan-American pieces performed by CSO musicians and guests. Both inspired by the Greek god Pan, Debussy\u2019s\u00a0<em>Syrinx\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun<\/em>\u00a0showcase Principal Flutist\u00a0<strong>Stef\u00e1n Ragnar H\u00f6skuldsson<\/strong>\u00a0and other winds; the latter also features Yeh herself on percussion, in a chamber-ensemble arrangement by N\u00e9stor Bayona. Copland\u2019s\u00a0<em>Quiet City<\/em>\u00a0uses English horn and trumpet to bluesy, melancholy effect; Piazzolla\u2019s\u00a0<em>Libertango\u00a0<\/em>combines jazz with the Argentine dance; and Victoria Bond\u2019s\u00a0<em>Bridges\u2014<\/em>a work written for Assistant Principal Clarinetist\u00a0<strong>John Bruce Yeh<\/strong>\u00a0and his ensemble\u00a0<strong>Birds and Phoenix<\/strong>\u2014offers a lively East-West fusion of folk and jazz. At the program\u2019s center, Bernstein\u2019s\u00a0<em>La Bonne Cuisine<\/em>, a cycle of humorous songs set to recipes from a French cookbook, will feature Steans Institute Singers Program director\u00a0<strong>Kevin Murphy<\/strong>\u00a0on piano, with alums.\u00a0<em>With the concert ticket, guests are invited to build a tapas box with sample bites inspired by the music, created by Breaking Barriers guest chefs, who introduce the pairing before each piece\u2019s performance.<\/em>\u00a0\\\u00a0Bennett\u00a0Gordon\u00a0Hall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a030<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Grammy winner\u00a0<strong>Ana Mar\u00eda Mart\u00ednez<\/strong>\u00a0brings \u201cpoignant emotional intensity\u201d (<em>Chicago Tonight<\/em>) to micro-dramas of classical song, for which she is joined by pianist and Steans Singers Director\u00a0<strong>Kevin Murphy<\/strong>. \\\u00a0Martin\u00a0Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a08<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0French-American pianist and composer\u00a0<strong>Dan Tepfer<\/strong>\u00a0returns for two performances of his 2019 multimedia project,\u00a0<em>Natural Machines<\/em>, which explores the intersection between natural and mechanical processes in music. \\\u00a0Sandra\u00a0K.\u00a0Crown\u00a0Theater<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a013<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Apollo\u2019s Fire<\/strong>, led by artistic director and harpsichordist\u00a0<strong>Jeannette Sorrell<\/strong>, sets sparks flying in the musical fencing matches of \u201cdouble concertos\u201d\u2014works that feature a pair of soloists\u2014like Bach\u2019s Double Violin Concerto and Vivaldi\u2019s stormy Concerto for Two Cellos. Two fencing artists give a thrilling demonstration on the Lawn during intermission. \\\u00a0Martin\u00a0Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a014<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0\u201cClose harmony doesn\u2019t get more flawless\u201d writes\u00a0<em>The Times<\/em>\u00a0(UK) of the world\u2019s most-streamed classical vocal group,\u00a0<strong>VOCES8<\/strong>*, whose program ranges from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary arrangements. \\\u00a0Martin\u00a0Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a019<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Known for performances \u201cimbued with vitality\u201d (<em>BBC Music<\/em>), the\u00a0<strong>Lincoln Trio<\/strong>\u00a0returns for piano trios by Argentinian bandone\u00f3nist Daniel Binelli, as heard on the group\u2019s recent recording, a nominee for the 2024 Latin Grammy for Best Classical Album. \\\u00a0Bennett\u00a0Gordon\u00a0Hall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a024<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Soprano\u00a0<strong>Nicole Cabell<\/strong>\u00a0stars in\u00a0<strong>Haymarket Opera<\/strong>*\u2019s semi-staged concert production of Handel\u2019s\u00a0<em>Alcina<\/em>\u2014a tale of passion, power, and illusion from Baroque opera\u2019s golden age.\u00a0<strong>Chase Hopkins<\/strong>\u00a0directs, and Haymarket\u2019s acclaimed period-instrument orchestra will be led by\u00a0<strong>Craig Trompeter<\/strong>. \\\u00a0Martin\u00a0Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a026<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Acclaimed for fusing the classical guitar tradition with Brazilian folk music,\u00a0<strong>Pl\u00ednio Fernandes<\/strong>\u00a0performs works by modern Brazilian composers who have been deeply affected and influenced by the works of Bach. \\\u00a0Bennett\u00a0Gordon\u00a0Hall<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><a><u><strong>FAMILY and FILM<\/strong><\/u><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Ravinia offers a variety of programs for all ages, including a series of performances specially presented for young children and families. For more information about the Kids Concert Series, which has special ticketing for children and their family members, visit&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC-2FWpI2o0IvmOOTkjTxxRBEOmsquN4I4OWVA2DkDlSLw3UYzq_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSQ-2F-2FWydrb6JcUJuAjOvapJMpLeIfYDdgfhH0oJQy3uV7GCqNTzP07BUOMqAWM8TDUEpFNluL8Ve0YD2S4Ty6M2NynkwXvgkuBZi58DAkt1nG6BUsbNGoyY-2B2iQR1LgyDDf8jrBz1Xv6jDy0SFwKZaGh-2FMCTMpn-2FlfJLPrG2TSK-2BQ3m0GPq-2BmJ-2Bg2kLCTKeahtnW19G-2BxCELpTD-2FrwSIHpMkgY8k-2BdqKGNMRj-2BJG2rF1UvojaNrIeDHlNQ2cusWwUce0vzIjrRRgUk37syUILcJz1qfxqejCGYlm-2Bm-2FwBHJIA-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Ravinia.org\/KidsConcerts<\/u><\/a>. To learn more about pre-concert activities and events at select Kids Concerts and Sunday CSO concerts, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC-2FWpI2o0IvmOOTkjTxxRBENXiPrKozxw0yK9J1xreYBt6YIM_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSQ-2F-2FWydrb6JcUJuAjOvapJMpLeIfYDdgfhH0oJQy3uV7GCqNTzP07BUOMqAWM8TDUEpFNluL8Ve0YD2S4Ty6M2NynkwXvgkuBZi58DAkt1nG6BUsbNGoyY-2B2iQR1LgyDDf8jrBz1Xv6jDy0SFwKZaGh-2FMCTMpn-2FlfJLPrG2TSK-2BSJb9gaidrz-2BRtRbX3vnkPcmWFN7dD2kp5GI-2F247rl9oMRCy1R8uoyTjDDfOvCqb2WQ18Xgw-2FTS0Y6kQ3AlmoPmR2gOkOVMP4ZPFXq8FnJR9LFYNg8AcZ6iioG4v91XN1E-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Ravinia.org\/KidsLawn<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>June\u00a014<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Elena Moon Park &amp; Friends<\/strong>* \\\u00a0Carousel\u00a0Stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June\u00a028<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Opera for the Young<\/strong>\u00a0performs its own specially adapted production of Mozart\u2019s\u00a0<em>The Magic Flute<\/em>, featuring a cast of professional opera singers and a chorus of students from Ravinia\u2019s Reach Teach Play programs. \\ Martin\u00a0Theatre\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July\u00a019<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Laura Doherty &amp; the Heartbeats<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Carousel\u00a0Stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July\u00a031<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Lang Lang<\/strong>\u00a0performs\u00a0<em>The Disney Book<\/em>, an evening of piano arrangements of personal favorite and beloved hit songs from\u00a0<em>Snow White<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Encanto<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Beauty and the Beast<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Frozen<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Cinderella<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Pinocchio<\/em>, and other classic and contemporary Disney films, featuring the CSO and guest singers and instrumental soloists. \\\u00a0Pavilion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August\u00a09<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Laurie Berkner<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Pavilion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August\u00a016<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Lucy Kalantari &amp; The Jazz Cats<\/strong>* \\\u00a0Martin\u00a0Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August 28<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong><em><strong>The Sound of Music<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a0Sing-Along<\/strong>: The Oscar-winning 1965 movie musical\u00a0<em>The Sound of Music<\/em>, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, is presented in full-screen Technicolor, complete with onscreen lyrics for guests to sing along to the timeless songs by Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2014including \u201cMy Favorite Things,\u201d \u201cDo-Re-Mi,\u201d \u201cEdelweiss,\u201d and \u201cClimb Ev\u2019ry Mountain\u201d\u2014as the complete original soundtrack recording is played with the film. \\\u00a0Pavilion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August\u00a029<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Marvel Studios\u2019 Infinity Saga Concert Experience<\/strong>: Covering 23 films in one momentous concert experience, the\u00a0<strong>Chicago Philharmonic<\/strong>\u00a0and conductor\u00a0<strong>Anthony Parnther<\/strong>\u00a0revisit the earliest days of Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor in establishing the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Accompanied by their heroic music, the musicians recapture the excitement as Earth\u2019s mightiest heroes join forces for the first time and open the door to the next wave of Avengers\u2014Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, and more\u2014as the ultimate trials of the Infinity Saga build to their climactic resolution. \\\u00a0Pavilion\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August\u00a030<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<em><strong>Magic Piano<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/strong><em><strong>The Chopin Shorts<\/strong><\/em>: Pianist\u00a0<strong>Victor Santiago Asunci\u00f3n<\/strong>\u00a0performs Chopin\u2019s \u00e9tudes alongside screenings of the animated feature\u00a0<em>Magic Piano<\/em>\u2014the story of a 10-year-old who, while searching for her absent father, stumbles on an old piano that transforms into an airship\u2014and a series of short films by award-winning animators. \\\u00a0Sandra K. Crown Theater (two\u00a0performances)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><u><strong>JAZZ and BLUES&nbsp;<\/strong><\/u><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Ravinia continues to lead the way with its signature mix of programming across a wide array of genres,&nbsp;including several presentations at the Carousel Stage featuring either opening acts or stand-alone events. All performances take place in the Pavilion except where noted.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a014<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Taj Mahal &amp; Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019<\/strong>: Room on the Porch Tour, with special guest\u00a0<strong>Abraham Alexander<\/strong>\u00a0on the Carousel Stage\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a015<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0Audrey L. Weaver Jazz Advisor\u00a0<strong>Kurt Elling<\/strong>\u00a0celebrates Weather Report, featuring\u00a0<strong>Peter Erskine<\/strong>*, with special guest performances by\u00a0<strong>Ravinia\u2019s Steans Institute Jazz Fellows\u00a0<\/strong>\\\u00a0Martin\u00a0Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a020<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>David Foster<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Chris Botti<\/strong>\u00a0featuring\u00a0<strong>Katharine McPhee\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a022<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Diana Krall<\/strong>, with a special guest performance by Ravinia\u2019s Reach Teach Play\u00a0<strong>Jazz Mentors &amp; Scholars<\/strong>\u00a0on the Carousel Stage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a01<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Brass from the Past<\/strong>* \\\u00a0Carousel\u00a0Stage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a017<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Ronnie Baker Brooks<\/strong>* \\\u00a0Carousel\u00a0Stage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><a><u><strong>LATIN, INDIAN, and CARIBBEAN MUSIC<\/strong><\/u><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>All performances take place in the Pavilion except where noted.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a08<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>The Mohan Sisters<\/strong>* starring Neeti, Shakti, and Mukti Mohan\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a09<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Chucho Vald\u00e9s, Paquito D\u2019Rivera &amp; Arturo Sandoval<\/strong>: Irakere 50 featuring\u00a0<strong>Emilio Fr\u00edas<\/strong>, including a large open dance floor and free group dance lessons on the Lawn\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a015<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Juanes<\/strong>*\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a027<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>UB40<\/strong>\u00a0with the\u00a0<strong>Buena Vista Orchestra<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a031<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0The ninth annual\u00a0<strong>Fiesta Ravinia<\/strong>\u00a0provides the grand finale to the Ravinia Festival season, featuring\u00a0<strong>La Original Banda El Lim\u00f3n<\/strong>\u00a0in the Pavilion;\u00a0<strong>Como La Flor: The Ultimate Selena Experience Tribute<\/strong>\u00a0on the Carousel Stage; and another headlining artist in the Pavilion (to be announced in late April).\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><a><u><strong>POP, HIP-HOP, R&amp;B, ELECTRONIC, and AMBIENT<\/strong><\/u><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>All performances take place in the Pavilion except where noted.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a07<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Grace Jones<\/strong>* and\u00a0<strong>Janelle Mon\u00e1e<\/strong>*, featuring\u00a0<strong>Queen!<\/strong>\u00a0at the Carousel Stage (in collaboration with Metro\/smartbar)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a026<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Lindsey Stirling<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>Chicago Philharmonic\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a027<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>The Roots\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a028<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Al Green<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a029<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>\u201cWeird Al\u201d Yankovic<\/strong>: Bigger &amp; Weirder Tour with special guest\u00a0<strong>Puddles Pity Party<\/strong>*\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a02<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Nas<\/strong>* with\u00a0<strong>Chicago Philharmonic<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a06<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Kygo<\/strong>* with special guest\u00a0<strong>Victoria Nadine<\/strong>*<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a010<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>The Reset:<\/strong>\u00a0An Immersive Sound Experience with\u00a0<strong>Davin Youngs<\/strong>, including a free group yoga session in the park before the performance \\\u00a0Carousel\u00a0Stage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a07<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Earth, Wind &amp; Fire<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a012<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Karl Denson\u2019s Tiny Universe<\/strong>* \\\u00a0Carousel\u00a0Stage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a021<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Lenny Kravitz<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a022<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Maren Morris<\/strong>*<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a023 &amp; 24<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>John Legend<\/strong>\u00a0celebrates the 20th anniversary of\u00a0<em>Get Lifted<\/em>.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><a><u><strong>ROCK, INDIE, COUNTRY, and FOLK<\/strong><\/u><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>All performances take place in the Pavilion except where noted.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a06<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0An Evening with\u00a0<strong>Heart\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a012<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>The Allman Betts Band<\/strong>* and\u00a0<strong>The Record Company<\/strong>*\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a013<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Counting Crows<\/strong>: The Complete Sweets! Tour with special guest\u00a0<strong>The Gaslight Anthem<\/strong>*\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a018<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>The Black Crowes\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a019<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>James Taylor and His All-Star Band\u00a0<\/strong>with special guest\u00a0<strong>Tiny Habits\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>June\u00a021<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Dispatch<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>John Butler\u00a0<\/strong>(with band), with special guest\u00a0<strong>Donavon Frankenreiter<\/strong>* on the Carousel Stage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a05<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Chicago<\/strong>\u00a0with special guest\u00a0<strong>Stevie McVie<\/strong>*<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a08<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Dan Tyminski Band<\/strong>* \\\u00a0Carousel\u00a0Stage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a019<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Classic Albums Live<\/strong>\u00a0performs The Eagles\u2019\u00a0<em>Hotel California<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a022<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Nitty Gritty Dirt Band<\/strong>: All the Good Times\u2014The Farewell Tour with special guest\u00a0<strong>Brit Taylor<\/strong>* \\\u00a0Carousel\u00a0Stage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a026<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Blues Traveler<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Gin Blossoms<\/strong>\u00a0with special guest\u00a0<strong>Spin Doctors<\/strong>*<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>July\u00a029<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Spafford<\/strong>* \\\u00a0Carousel\u00a0Stage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a02<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Train<\/strong>\u00a0with special guest\u00a0<strong>Edwin McCain<\/strong>*<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a06<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>King Gizzard &amp; The Lizard Wizard<\/strong>: Phantom Island Tour with conductor and music director\u00a0<strong>Sarah Hicks<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Chicago Philharmonic<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a020<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Henhouse Prowlers<\/strong>\u00a0with special guest\u00a0<strong>Almond &amp; Olive<\/strong>* \\\u00a0Carousel\u00a0Stage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a><strong>August\u00a030<\/strong>\u00a0\\\u00a0<strong>Ray LaMontagne<\/strong>* celebrates the 20th anniversary of\u00a0<em>Trouble<\/em>, playing the album in its entirety as well as songs from across his catalog.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Visit the&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC-2FWpI2o0IvmOOTkjTxxRBENdu3b7ZAI1Cd5SwxKEMZ3J9lhT_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSQ-2F-2FWydrb6JcUJuAjOvapJMpLeIfYDdgfhH0oJQy3uV7GCqNTzP07BUOMqAWM8TDUEpFNluL8Ve0YD2S4Ty6M2NynkwXvgkuBZi58DAkt1nG6BUsbNGoyY-2B2iQR1LgyDDf8jrBz1Xv6jDy0SFwKZaGh-2FMCTMpn-2FlfJLPrG2TSK-2BTxeaVUic5NxNozy0bPq4YrshXe7fHhHI6GwqkqPnnCvgqLzCKWFJVxjuBwyDONHgfUECF3Xf-2BcUWXrgpQMPJIlm0gJjR7qKVTCpyrMINzUhmYYN7QVJtGm-2BxPO0-2BcQobA-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>website<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;for the most up-to-date programming. Tickets go on sale to the public on April 24. Supporters of the not-for-profit Ravinia receive advance ticketing, as early as March 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><u><strong>STEANS INSTITUTE&nbsp;<\/strong><\/u><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Ravinia\u2019s Steans Institute is an international artist development program for young professional classical pianists and string players, classical singers, and jazz musicians, all of whom are devoted to honing and advancing their talents as collaborative artists. Since opening its doors, Steans has offered coaching, master classes, and performance opportunities to more than 1,700 exceptional musicians, many of whom have cultivated highly visible and successful careers in performance, artistic leadership, and music education.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>This season marks the first summer of esteemed bassist&nbsp;<strong>John Clayton<\/strong>&nbsp;as a co-Artistic Director of the Jazz Program at Steans. Clayton succeeds bassist Rufus Reid, who was a founding member of the program\u2019s faculty. Multi-instrumentalist David Baker led the program from its inception until his passing in 2016; pianist&nbsp;<strong>Billy Childs<\/strong>&nbsp;and saxophonist Nathan Davis were appointed co-Artistic Directors in 2017 alongside Reid. Saxophonist&nbsp;<strong>Steve Wilson<\/strong>&nbsp;succeeded Davis in 2021.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>About his appointment, Clayton said, \u201cI am thrilled and deeply honored to join Ravinia&#8217;s Steans Institute as an artistic director for its jazz programs. Working alongside my esteemed colleagues, Billy Childs and Steve Wilson, to guide the next generation of musical talent is a tremendous privilege. I recognize the significant legacy left by the incomparable Rufus Reid, and I look forward to sharing my experiences and artistic perspective with these promising emerging musicians. I&#8217;m excited to help them develop their artistic voices as they begin their professional journeys.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Steans musicians perform roughly two dozen programs during the summer season on their home stage, the purpose-built Bennett Gordon Hall. All concerts are open to the public and are a mix of free and ticketed events. Most performances are also livestreamed or later uploaded to Ravinia\u2019s&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC0sA2ifa1G8yJeuQZiZY9Tp5-2FlNL-2B-2BkqXrMNVG6xQpOibJVd_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSQ-2F-2FWydrb6JcUJuAjOvapJMpLeIfYDdgfhH0oJQy3uV7GCqNTzP07BUOMqAWM8TDUEpFNluL8Ve0YD2S4Ty6M2NynkwXvgkuBZi58DAkt1nG6BUsbNGoyY-2B2iQR1LgyDDf8jrBz1Xv6jDy0SFwKZaGh-2FMCTMpn-2FlfJLPrG2TSK-2BQaHMzFFmqNdXKeJv-2FgGo6yNskooSeRsX8z2iXAjUpayLN3jandQZCVSkAugh13BI86frcdLE1hhPOkdN2OwTj6hNohepK5w6-2BWAvFBGqikyaRMj8B5KfQLr1DbHu-2FOlaQ-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>YouTube channel<\/u><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bridges Competition<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;On&nbsp;<strong>June 10<\/strong>, the Steans Institute presents the 2025 David Baker Prize-winning compositions from the seventh Bridges Competition, which is devoted to advancing the fusion of jazz and classical chamber music with new works from emerging composers. The three co-Artistic Directors of the Steans Jazz Program will select three winning pieces and work closely with the composers to refine the music in collaboration with the house ensemble of Steans Jazz and Piano &amp; Strings Programs alums, who will perform the premieres. This follows an April performance of four previous Bridges Competition-winning works at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jazz Grandstand<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;Musicians from the Steans Jazz Program showcase their compositional and instrumental chops on&nbsp;<strong>June 17<\/strong>&nbsp;in an evening of original charts, all written and workshopped during their one-week residency at Ravinia under the guidance of Childs, Clayton, and Wilson. Fellows in the Jazz Program will also be featured in an opening set at the Martin Theatre on&nbsp;<strong>June 15<\/strong>, before Audrey L. Weaver Jazz Advisor Kurt Elling leads an evening celebrating the fusion music of Weather Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Piano &amp; Strings Concerts<\/strong><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong>During their intensive multi-week Steans residency, Piano &amp; Strings fellows will be featured across three master classes and ten concerts throughout the summer, including an open rehearsal led by violinist and Piano &amp; Strings Artistic Director&nbsp;<strong>Midori&nbsp;<\/strong>and specially curated programs by faculty violists Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt and Ettore Causa, and violinist David Grimal. Master classes and concerts will be presented in Bennett Gordon Hall on&nbsp;<strong>July 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18\u201320, 23, and 24<\/strong>; all events will be livestreamed, except the curated concerts on July 12, 18, and 23.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vocal Concerts<\/strong><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong>The multi-week residency of fellows in the Program for Singers offers two master classes and six performances spotlighting the breadth of vocal song repertoire. Highlights include August 9\u2019s curated concert by former Ravinia Music Director James Conlon and Cori Ellison; August 16\u2019s&nbsp;<em>Schubert on the Road<\/em>, curated by Graham Johnson; and August 23\u2019s&nbsp;<em>Tribute to Barbara Cook and Tony Bennett<\/em>&nbsp;with Lee Musiker. Master classes and concerts will be presented in Bennett Gordon Hall on&nbsp;<strong>July 31 and August 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 21, and 23<\/strong>; all events will be livestreamed except the curated concerts on August 9, 16, and 23.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC-2FWpI2o0IvmOOTkjTxxRBEMZfIM1yQIZupMYoaULszkR03rK_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSQ-2F-2FWydrb6JcUJuAjOvapJMpLeIfYDdgfhH0oJQy3uV7GCqNTzP07BUOMqAWM8TDUEpFNluL8Ve0YD2S4Ty6M2NynkwXvgkuBZi58DAkt1nG6BUsbNGoyY-2B2iQR1LgyDDf8jrBz1Xv6jDy0SFwKZaGh-2FMCTMpn-2FlfJLPrG2TSK-2BSGIzkt4-2FwxSrtPYHzw4vUMW6yZgzZfJsfn5ni55yCLxp6AWR0O0RaQBW42KT-2Fq1cVvEkcPRuR4HSb2c3L8heX4X0KeAYsaceP-2FvuhsWyXT7G8SlpwX1qj5ErjHk97bHYw-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Ravinia.org\/Steans<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about the Steans Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><u><strong>TRANSPORTATION<\/strong><\/u><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Ravinia Festival continues its collaboration with Metra through the 2025 summer season. Under this partnership, all trains on the Union Pacific North Line will honor Ravinia tickets as train fares; patrons can show their dated concert tickets for a free train ride to and from the park on the day of the event.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>As in previous summers, remote parking will be consolidated in downtown Highland Park; on designated concert days, park-and-ride buses will shuttle to and from the park, as needed.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><a><u><strong>FOOD AND DRINKS<\/strong><\/u><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Patrons can bring picnics or choose from a selection of in-park dining options to elevate their concert experience. The Ravinia Market features a selection of fresh, made-to-order dishes, as well as snacks and a selection of local and international beers and wines. The Caf\u00e9 will be open on all concert nights, offering rich, locally brewed coffee; decadent ice cream; and an assortment of light grab-and-go snacks to satisfy every craving. Mobile carts throughout the park provide a variety of seasonal delights, including craft ready-to-drink cocktails, spiked seltzers, fine wines, and locally sourced beers, ensuring that refreshments are always within reach. Indoor and outdoor dining options will be available at the Park View and Lawn Bar restaurants in the Dining Pavilion. Each restaurant has a covered outdoor patio for open-air service, and reservations are strongly recommended. Serving handcrafted cocktails and light bites, the Tree Top Lounge, perched above the park, offers both indoor and outdoor seating. No reservations are required\u2014Tree Top Lounge is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, customized catering options are available for group events in designated spaces, allowing guests to pair their evening of music with a tailored experience.<\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><a><u><strong>ABOUT RAVINIA<\/strong><\/u><sup><strong>\u24c7<\/strong><\/sup><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Ravinia believes in the power of shared, live-music moments to inspire ourselves and the world. Ravinia\u2019s historic 36-acre park is home to North America\u2019s longest-running outdoor music festival and serves as an enchanting place to experience concerts throughout the summer. With a foundational focus on classical music, featuring the long-standing annual summer residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Ravinia is one of the most artistically diverse music festivals with performances also spotlighting renowned rock, pop, jazz, R&amp;B, indie, and country artists.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>A not-for-profit organization, Ravinia also enriches lives through initiatives ranging from professional training in the Steans Institute to educational programs and community engagement through Reach Teach Play, and memorable experiences that connect people, foster curiosity, and ensure that the joy of live music is accessible to all.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>In 2025, Ravinia announced a multi-year renovation of its entire campus, supported by the&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC-2FWpI2o0IvmOOTkjTxxRBEOgrGtu1s97R8GncHHiYtMKTnr0GyQXt-2BMh-2F12LYIPkEw-3D-3DOLSW_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSQ-2F-2FWydrb6JcUJuAjOvapJMpLeIfYDdgfhH0oJQy3uV7GCqNTzP07BUOMqAWM8TDUEpFNluL8Ve0YD2S4Ty6M2NynkwXvgkuBZi58DAkt1nG6BUsbNGoyY-2B2iQR1LgyDDf8jrBz1Xv6jDy0SFwKZaGh-2FMCTMpn-2FlfJLPrG2TSK-2BQEzLPMsYpXVRwfSUcgMuMhAlAZMVnsoIEV-2FXaIRw1WxWQAaDHTLjI8SsNb11Bk43i5ipyo7iiq-2BmcPdgYclNntPBvqalchaQQbY9pfn4-2BXJK0-2BjyZiQpLQbJTKc8QB7NQ-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Setting the Stages<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;capital campaign. The comprehensive project, which will be completed for Ravinia\u2019s 125th anniversary in 2029, will upgrade all venues and amenities to state-of-the-art standards while preserving the iconic early-20th-century Prairie School architecture and beloved lawn. During the 2025 season, audiences will experience completed upgrades to the Pavilion\u2019s sound system as well as the rejuvenation of the Sandra K. Crown Theater as an immersive performance space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ravinia is located about 20 miles north of Chicago at Green Bay and Lake Cook Roads in Highland Park, Illinois. Ravinia is the only private train stop in Illinois, with Metra\u2019s Union Pacific North line stopping at the Grand Entrance. Since 2021, in collaboration with Metra, all trains on the Union Pacific Line honor Ravinia tickets as train fares; patrons can show their dated concert e-ticket for a free train ride to and from the park on the day of the event. Onsite parking is limited, and the festival operates a free park-and-ride shuttle bus service to nearby lots along the train line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SPONSORS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ravinia Festival is a not-for-profit cultural institution that depends on the support of individual donors, foundations, and corporations. Among the many benefits of supporting Ravinia\u2019s mission, donors receive access to tickets as early as March 18.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ravinia is grateful to welcome back&nbsp;<strong>Allstate<\/strong>&nbsp;for a ninth year as its Lead Reach Teach Play Sponsor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Premier Sponsors<\/strong>:&nbsp;In Memory of Keene H. Addington II; BMO; Elizabeth Crown and Bill Wallace, in loving memory of Catherine Crown Sanders; In Honor of Sandra K. Crown; The Dancing Skies Foundation; Discover,&nbsp;<em>Official Card<\/em>; Tera and Richard McBlaine; Midtown Athletic Clubs,&nbsp;<em>Official Club<\/em>; The Negaunee Foundation; Northwestern Medicine; The Sedge and Henry Plitt Charitable Trusts; Ravinia Women\u2019s Board; Sage Foundation; Audrey L. Weaver; Wintrust,&nbsp;<em>Chair Rental Sponsor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mainstage Sponsors:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Abbott; Megan P. and John L. Anderson; Baird; In Memory of Charles and Margery Barancik; Fifth Third Bank; Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.; Illinois Tool Works; McKinsey &amp; Company; Northern Trust; PNC Bank; Terlato Wines,&nbsp;<em>Official Wine Sponsor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spotlight Sponsors:<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>AbbVie; Baxter International Inc.; The Coca-Cola Company; Lynn Donaldson and Cameron Avery; Dottie B.B. and Jason Gordon; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Hunter Family Foundation; Illinois Arts Council Agency; JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.; Kirkland &amp; Ellis; Latham &amp; Watkins LLP; Pamela J. Mayo; Perkins Coie LLP; Reed Smith LLP; Sidley Austin LLP; Stepan Company; Testa Produce, Inc.; White Claw; In Honor of Nancy Zadek, from Craig and Linda Umans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sponsors:<\/strong>&nbsp;Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Barden; Judy and Merrill Blau; Jane and David Casper; Don and Susan Civgin; Winnie and Bob Crawford; Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly; Betsy and Arthur Holden; Chris and Elise Klein; Kenneth and Jodi Meister; Ravinia Associates Board; Ellen Rudnick and Paul Earle; John Snyder and Mignon Dupepe; Lynne and David B. Weinberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* Ravinia debut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>^ Steans alum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artists, dates, and programs are subject to change. 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