Ravinia 2026 Issue 2

The Singers Program: Poetry in Performance For three weeks every summer, the Singers Program welcomes 15 international artists on an immersive journey through art song. is poetry set to music is intended for intimate performances, pairing solo voice and piano in a collaborative expression of emotion. Under Artistic Director Kevin Murphy and a team of accomplished musicians and educators, fellows explore the unique style, technique, language, and performance elements of this art form. Mentorship from visiting artists during public master classes fosters the singers’ artistic growth, while frequent performance opportunities provide a high-pro le forum to help propel their budding careers. ere are still opportunities to see the 2026 Singers fellows in performance! All concerts are $15-$20 or free, and take place at Ravinia’s Bennett Gordon Hall. Steans gave me the opportunity to come fully into myself. I got to sing all this beautiful, lush repertoire... I loved this so much.” – Karen Slack, soprano (2008) “ Reserve Tickets at RAVINIA.ORG —Sara Swain RAVINIA.ORG • RAVINIAMAGAZINE 31