Ravinia 2026 Issue 3

CHICAGOPHILHARMONIC The Chicago Philharmonic is re-imagining the orchestra concert experience through culturally diverse, genre-bending programs breaking barriers of exclusion in orchestral music. With nearly musician members, diverse and trailblazing leadership, and a deeply collaborative artistic model, we are one of the most versatile, innovative, and ambitious orchestras in the country. The Chicago Philharmonic presents + concerts annually and year-round, featuring diverse musicians and drawing new-to-the-symphony audiences. e Chicago Philharmonic Society was created by Lyric Opera principal musicians in . Today, we are a crucial part of Chicago’s music ecosystem and an incubator of talent, creating thousands of jobs for musicians annually and making Chicago a viable home for talented freelance musicians. As Executive Director, Crain’s Business Under awardee and APAP “Spark of Change” winner Terell Johnson has led the orchestra as a force for inclusion with a series of increasingly high-profile events, including its Lollapalooza debut—as the rst professional orchestra to perform at the festival—to a global audience of , + live and on Hulu. Our audiences are , + strong, and our community engagement programs reach , students and participants annually. The Chicago Philharmonic proudly collaborates with the greatest artists of our time, in every genre. Past collaborations have included English National Ballet, Laufey, Nas, Lindsey Stirling, Justin Hurwitz, Kishi Bashi, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Joshua Bell, Tank and the Bangas, William Basinski, the American Ballet eatre, Lollapalooza Festival, Ryan Speedo Green, and more. HUNTERPAVILION 7:00 PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 , 2026 BRIAN McKNIGHT and GLADYS KNIGHT AMESSAGE FROMBMO Helping communities thrive by supporting the organizations that sustain them and encouraging employee giving and volunteerism is at the heart of BMO’s Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life . In , we directed more than million to drive progress for communities, which included . million in philanthropic contributions to hundreds of charities and nonpro t organizations across North America. Our colleagues spent over , hours volunteering in the community and contributed more than . million of donations through employee-driven giving in our annual campaigns. We consider it a privilege to play a part in supporting Ravinia’s summer season. Our continued partnership will help reach a broader and more diverse audience through one of the community’s most anticipated summer events. We look forward to gathering to enjoy the “sounds of summer” and the joy that the festival brings to our community. On behalf of our thousands of employees, BMO joins Ravinia in welcoming you to the festival season. RAVINIA.ORG • RAVINIAMAGAZINE 89