Midori Is Named the Next Artistic Director of the Ravinia Steans Music Institute Piano & Strings Program

June 13, 2023 in Classical, Park News, RaviniaNews, RSMI

Ravinia is proud to announce the appointment of esteemed violinist Midori as the Artistic Director of Ravinia Steans Music Institute’s Piano & Strings program, effective this fall to begin overseeing the 2024 summer season. Midori will succeed the acclaimed violinist Miriam Fried, who has held that position since 1994, following the tenures of the late Robert Mann (1988) and Walter Levin (1989–93).

Announcing the Grand Opening of the Harrison Building

June 07, 2023 in Park News, RaviniaNews, Reach Teach Play, Music Education

The newly opened Harrison building supports the growth of Reach Teach Play, the festival’s music education programs, by providing greater administrative facilities

Lawrence siblings Clyde and Gracie sitting inside a New York subway train — photo: Sam Burriss

The Lawrence Siblings Don’t Lose Sight Between Stage and Studio

May 26, 2023 in Ravinia Magazine, The Artists, RaviniaNews

To those already in the know, brother-sister duo Lawrence is one of today’s most relatable, unshakable, soulful pop tastemakers, who’ve spent the last decade steadily building a fan base one college basement party and online follower at a time. For folks just finding out about vocalist/pianist Clyde and co-singer Gracie Lawrence, chances are the connection will be equally immediate, if not already unconsciously familiar thanks to their smash single “Don’t Lose Sight.”

Lawrence has since been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as mega-festivals Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands, along the way to their Ravinia debut on June 16, appearing in between British jazz/R&B giant Jacob Collier and burgeoning folksy pop trio Tiny Habits. However, the troupe’s meteoric rise is far from an overnight success story, but rather a slowly marinating journey stocked with exponential artistic development every fascinating step of the way.

Get Ready To Buy Tickets For Ravinia's 2023 Season

April 18, 2023 in RaviniaNews, Park News

All concerts for Ravinia’s 2023 season go on sale to the public on Monday, May 1, at 8:00 a.m. CDT! Can’t-miss concerts include Charlie Puth, Jesse & Joy, Ne-Yo, Jason Mraz and His SuperBand, Natalia Lafourcade, John Legend, Carrie Underwood, and more, plus the multi-week residencies of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor Marin Alsop.

Women's Board Members Join Middle School Orchestra for an Unforgettable Experience

March 29, 2023 in Music Education, RaviniaNews, Reach Teach Play

Eight Ravinia Women's Board members attend the Sistema Ravinia Lake County Middle School Orchestra rehearsal on March 23. After hearing the students perform, the Women’s Board members quickly joined the musicians in the orchestra to experience what it sounds, looks, and feels like to be embedded in the ensemble.

Experience Ravinia’s 2023 Season to Come with These Must-Hear Playlists

March 16, 2023 in The Artists, Spotify Playlist, RaviniaNews

Get ready to experience the best of Ravinia’s 2023 season with these curated playlists! From the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to ’90s acts and movie nights featuring Jurassic Park and Encanto, this year’s lineup has something for everyone. Our handpicked rundowns hit high notes from a variety of genres, including jazz, classical, rock, and pop. Whether you’re a longtime Ravinia regular or a newcomer to the festival, these playlists are the perfect way to get pumped for the 2023 season.

Miriam Fried, RSMI Piano & Strings Director of Three Decades, Ends Tenure

February 15, 2023 in Music Education, RaviniaNews

Esteemed violinist Miriam Fried is ending her 30-year leadership of the Ravinia Steans Music Institute (RSMI)’s Piano & Strings Program this summer, after mentoring numerous young professional musicians who have gone on to distinguished, often award-winning careers, and who credit the Steans Music Institute and Fried as integral parts of their training and success.

Chicago Teachers Tune In to the Benefits of Music Education Workshops

February 15, 2023 in Music Education, Reach Teach Play, RaviniaNews

“If we base everything we do in the classroom on building community, first and foremost, all of those other things fall into place. And then at that moment, learning happens when students feel like they belong, when they feel that their views are appreciated, when they feel that who they are is understood and respected, then they will open themselves up to learning,” Kelly said.

Ravinia Love Stories To Warm Your Heart

February 14, 2023 in The Park, RaviniaNews

From chance encounters with future spouses to first dates and milestone celebrations on the Lawn, we’re honored to have hosted so many unforgettable moments. Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with some Ravinia Love Stories.

David Crosby at Ravinia in 2014. Wearing blue shirt in front of two ravinia posters

David Crosby and His Wish to Play More

February 01, 2023 in The Artists, RaviniaNews

When David Crosby last visited Ravinia in 2014, we found ourselves reminiscing about the first instruments we picked up. Crosby spoke up about something more he wished he’d learned along the way.

Music Discovery Program kicks off in Chicago Public Schools Classrooms

January 18, 2023 in Music Education, RaviniaNews, Reach Teach Play

Ravinia’s Music Discovery Program is off to a great start in Chicago Public Schools. Students are having a blast learning more about music concepts, taking part in musical activities, and more this year.

Every classroom is different in how they introduce music through the program, but ultimately the program enhances students’ musical skills by providing teaching artists for multi-week, interactive music residencies in classrooms all while also providing enrichment opportunities to the classroom teachers who have the opportunity to attend music education workshops throughout the school year.