Shulamit Ran, 73, has gained national and even international fame for her wide swath of solo, chamber, orchestral, choral, and operatic works, winning in 1991 the Pulitzer Prize for Music, the ultimate imprimatur of compositional excellence in the United States.
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Ministering Music for the Soul: Heather Headley does diva her way
It’s hardly a “diva moment,” even though that’s how she jokingly refers to herself. Yet if one uses “diva” in its original and laudatory definition—“a glamorous woman who is pre-eminent in her field”—then Headley is a diva of the highest degree. After all, she won a Tony Award for her show-stealing outing in the title role of Broadway’s Aida in 2000, then added a Grammy Award to her trophy case in 2010 for her gospel album Audience of One.
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Miko Marks makes her second wind a spiritual session
There was a time when Miko Marks lived and dreamed alongside the Flint River in the Michigan home of her grandmother, wondering just where her God-given voice would eventually take her.
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Jeannette Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire kindle early music’s emotions
When internationally celebrated conductor and harpsichordist Jeannette Sorrell was a child in San Francisco, she practiced piano at home on a paper keyboard. The idea that Sorrell would someday become the mastermind behind Apollo’s Fire, Cleveland’s award-winning Baroque orchestra, wasn’t on anyone’s mind then; but her passion and ingenuity were already evident.
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National Seminario Ravinia unites students of El Sistema-inspired orchestras
To celebrate the rise of Sistema music education in the United States and help spur even more growth, the Ravinia Festival is teaming with Chicago Philharmonic to present the first-ever National Seminario from July 5 through 8. The event will bring together 130 students from 23 Sistema-style initiatives across the country and Canada to participate in intensive orchestral training and to present a culminating concert on the Pavilion stage as part of Ravinia’s Kids Concert Series.
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Get Ready To Buy Tickets For Ravinia's 2023 Season
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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.
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Experience Ravinia’s 2023 Season to Come with These Must-Hear Playlists
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.
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