Ravinia 2023 Issue 4

JASON QUIGLEY (G. KAHANE);E.F. MARTON (J. KAHANE); COURTESY OPERA FOR THE YOUNG (ILLUSTRATION); STEVE JENNINGS (BISHOP) 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 – Aug. ELVINBISHOP TENDSTOROOTS WITHCHARLIE MUSSELWHITE OPERAFOR THEYOUNG ANEWFAMILY HEIRLOOM: GABRIEL& JEFFREY KAHANE W I W IGHT ufus FULFILLI G W T ’S EEDS ON THE COVER Rufus Wainwright Photo: Miranda Penn Turin July 31 – Aug. 14 CONTENTS 4 Message from the President and the Chairman 6 Want ’s Needs Rufus Wainwright feeds a grandiose spirit and sound. By James Turano 14 House Blend Kahanes père & ls brew multiple- origin music. By Kyle MacMillan 20 Lawn Clippings By John Schauer 76 Welcome to My Shop Opera for the Young opens a world of music theater. By Donald Liebenson 78 Tending the Roots Elvin Bishop digs blues in his old- school shoes with Charlie Musselwhite. By Donald Liebenson 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 31 – AUGUST 14, 2023