Ravinia 2026 Issue 3

Ravinia acknowledges support from the IllinoisArtsCouncil. OFFICIAL PARTNERS: Audi USA, Named Automotive Partner • Discover byCapital One, Official Card MidtownAthleticClubs, Official Club • TerlatoWines, Official Wine Sponsor LeadReachTeachPlaySponsor: @raviniafestival Connect With Us . , . Aug. – Aug. ANSWERINGHERCALLING WITHSOUL’STRAIN KNIGHT Gladys THEMUSICOF QUINCYJONES KLAUS MÄKELÄ INSIDETHE JOURNEYFROM HELSINKITO HIGHLANDPARK STEANSPIANO& STRINGSALUM EARLLEE BOWSWITH ABATON FREDERICA VONSTADE AND SUSAN GRAHAM AMUTUALLY ADMIREDDUO ONTHECOVER Gladys Knight Photo: Derek Blanks Program notes start on page 69 4 Welcome from the President and the Chairman 6 Feeling a Song Gladys Knight answers her calling with soul’s train. By Donald Liebenson 10 From Helsinki to Highland Park Klaus Mäkelä followed a timely journey to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s podium downtown and at Ravinia. 18 Mélodie, je t’aime Frederica von Stade and Susan Graham delight in each other’s vocal flights. By Kyle MacMillan 22 Bowing with a Baton Earl Lee returns to Ravinia with the orchestra as his instrument. By David Lewellen 26 On “Q” Quincy Jones’s thrilling musical legacy is celebrated by Jules Buckley and the CSO. By James Turano F E AT U R E S 16 Wellness with Music By Kate Hogan Berger 17 Ravinia Market Elote Bowl By Executive Chef Mark Hill 29 Crossword Puzzle By Aimee Lucido I N F O RM AT I O N 30 Steans Institute 32 Reach Teach Play 35 Salute to Sponsors 44 Setting the Stages 47 Ravinia Supporters 65 Ravinia Festival Association 104 Park Information and Park Map Aug. 3 – Aug. 16 Contents 10 22 18 RAVINIAMAGAZINE • AUGUST 3 – AUGUST 16 , 2026 2