Ravinia 2022, Issue 5

MARK PILLAI (D’ANGELO); ERIC RYAN ANDERSON (STING) Ravinia is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. OFFICIAL PARTNERS: Discover, Official Card •Midtown Athletic Clubs, Official Club Terlato Wines, Official Wine Sponsor •Joe & Ross Ice Cream, Exclusive Ice Cream Sponsor Lead Reach Teach Play Sponsor: @raviniafestival Connect With Us Vol. 15,No. 5 Aug. 15 – Aug. 28 Peter OUNDJIAN TCHAIKOVSKY’SMIRTH ANDMELANCHOLY Takingabowwithhisbaton THE FESTIVAL SHOP TURNS FIFTY EMILYD’ANGELO SINGSENARGEIA ON THE COVER Peter Oundjian Photo: Sian Richards Aug. 15 – Aug. 28 CONTENTS 4 Message from the President and the Chairman 6 Bow to Baton With blessings of major mentors, Peter Oundjian conducted an impressing career change. By Kyle MacMillan 12 Visceral Vivacity, Lustrous Lyricism Emily D’Angelo sings enargeia in many forms. By Wynne Delacoma 16 Smokescreen Tchaikovsky’s gift for mining mirth and melancholy in melody is made memorable with the 1812 Overture. By Web Behrens 80 Lawn Clippings By John Schauer 82 Talking Shop The Women’s Board celebrates 50 years of festival friendship and support. I n f o r m at i o n 48 Salute to Sponsors 55 Ravinia Supporters: Annual Fund, Reach Teach Play, Ravinia Steans Music Institute, Corporate Partners, Matching Gifts, Special Gifts, Fundraising Events 64 Board of Trustees and Women’s Board 65 Associates Board and Administration 68 Ravinia Steans Music Institute 72 Reach Teach Play 76 Ravinia Music Box 77 Food and Drinks In-park options at a glance 84 Park Information and Park Map Program notes start on page 23 16 43 12 RAVINIA MAGAZINE • AUGUST 15 – AUGUST 28, 2022 2