Ravinia 2023 Issue 2

PATRICK GIPSON/RAVINIA (PALENCIA/SISTEMA); AMANDA LOPEZ (MARKS) Ravinia is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. OFFICIAL PARTNERS: Cadillac, Official Vehicle •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 . , . July – July Heather HE DLEY MINISTERS MUSIC FOR THE SOUL SPIRITUALSESSIONS WITHMIKOMARKS NATIONAL SEMINARIO RAVINIA APILLAROF CHICAGOMUSIC: SHULAMITRAN APOLLO’SFIRE ANDHISTORICAL TRADITIONS ON THE COVER Heather Headley Photo: Courtesy of the artist July 3 – July 16 CONTENTS 4 Message from the President and the Chairman 6 Ministering Music for the Soul Heather Headley does diva her way. By Jim Turano 10 Orchestra’s For All National Seminario Ravinia unites students of El Sistema-inspired orchestras across the US and Canada. By Kyle MacMillan 16 We Are Here Miko Marks makes her second wind a spiritual session. By Tricia Despres 20 Lawn Clippings By John Schauer 76 Aural Tradition Jeannette Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire kindle early music’s emotions. By Mark omas Ketterson 80 A spire Shulamit Ran stands tall among Chicago’s towering composers. By Kyle MacMillan 44 Salute to Sponsors 48 Ravinia Supporters: Annual Fund, Corporate Partners, Matching Gi s, Reach Teach Play, Ravinia Steans Music Institute, Fundraising Events, Special Gi s 60 Ravinia Festival Association: Board of Trustees, Women’s Board, Advisory Council, Associates Board, Administration 63 Ravinia Music Box 72 Ravinia Steans Music Institute 74 Reach Teach Play 84 Park Information and Park Map Program notes start on page RAVINIA MAGAZINE • JULY 3 – JULY 16, 2023