Ravinia 2023 Issue 3

CAROLINE BITTENCOURT (DANISH QUARTET) 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 TWO MINDS ABOUT MUSIC MONTERO Gabriela WEAVINGA TAPESTRYOF MUSIC&LYRICS THEDANISH QUARTET’S GENERATIONAL SPIRIT ALMAMAHLER: HERCREATIVE IMPULSE& FRACTURED HISTORY ON THE COVER Gabriela Montero Photo: Anders Brogaard July 17 – July 30 CONTENTS 4 Message from the President and the Chairman 6 Brain Storm Gabriela Montero surges with moments of inspiration. By Web Behrens 12 Good Folk e Danish String Quartet plays with generational spirit. By Kyle MacMillan 16 How Do You Solve a Problem Like Alma? A fractured history belies Alma Mahler’s devotion to her own creation. By John Schauer 78 ese Songs Are About em A tapestry of music and lyrics looms large in women’s voices. By Web Behrens 82 Lawn Clippings By John Schauer 46 Salute to Sponsors 50 Ravinia Supporters: Annual Fund, Corporate Partners, Matching Gi s, Reach Teach Play, Ravinia Steans Music Institute, Fundraising Events, Special Gi s 62 Ravinia Festival Association: Board of Trustees, Women’s Board, Advisory Council, Associates Board, Administration 65 Ravinia Music Box 74 Ravinia Steans Music Institute 76 Reach Teach Play 84 Park Information and Park Map Program notes start on page RAVINIA MAGAZINE • JULY 17 – JULY 30, 2023