Ravinia 2024 Issue 4

To have been a part of The Princess Bride gives me enormous pride and joy. To me, the picture has never lost an ounce of its freshness and charm. I couldn’t be more delighted to see it finding more devotees around the world with every passing year. Now, to hear the score in the hands of a brilliant orchestral arranger, conductor, and players, is an added privilege. I hope you have a wonderful evening in their company along with the many memories the film has created. – Mark Knopfler Mark Knopfler is an acclaimed British singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer who has composed sever- al film scores, including The Princess Bride . He is best known as the lead singer, lead guitarist, and songwriter of internationally celebrated rock band Dire Straits. The Princess Bride In Concert produced by Film Concerts Live!, a joint venture of IMG Artists, LLC, and The Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency, Inc. Producers: Steven A. Linder and Jamie Richardson Director of Operations: Rob Stogsdill Production Manager: Sophie Greaves Production Assistant: Katherine Miron Worldwide Representation: IMG Artists, LLC Technical Director: Mike Runice Music composed by Mark Knopfler “Storybook Love” written by Willy DeVille Musical score adapted and orchestrated for live performance by Mark Graham Music Preparation: Jo Ann Kane Music Service Film Preparation for Concert Performance: Epilogue Media Technical Consultant: Laura Gibson Sound Remixing for Concert Performance: Chace Audio by Deluxe The score for The Princess Bride has been adapted for live concert performance. Special Thanks: Norman Lear, Mark Knopfler, Julie Dyer, David Nochimson, Paul Crockford, Sherry Elbe, James Harman, Peter Raleigh, Trevor Motycka, Bethany Brinton, Matt Voogt, Adam Michalak, Alex Levy, Adam Witt, and the musicians and staff of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Ravinia PAVILION 7:30 PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024 CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DAVID NEWMAN, conductor ACT III COMMUNICATIONS Presents A REINER/SCHEINMAN Production WILLIAM GOLDMAN’S CARY ELWES CHRIS SARANDON WALLACE SHAWN MANDY PATINKIN CHRISTOPHER GUEST ANDRE THE GIANT Introducing ROBIN WRIGHT Special Appearances by PETER FALK and BILLY CRYSTAL Edited by ROBERT LEIGHTON Production Designed by NORMAN GARWOOD Director of Photography ADRIAN BIDDLE Music by MARK KNOPFLER Executive Producer NORMAN LEAR Screenplay by WILLIAM GOLDMAN Produced by ANDREW SCHEINMAN and ROB REINER Directed by ROB REINER Tonight’s program is a presentation of the complete film The Princess Bride with a live performance of the film’s entire score, including music played by the orchestra during the end credits. Out of respect for the musicians and your fellow audience members, please remain seated until the conclusion of the credits. © Princess Bride, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Original musical score composed by Mark Knopfler © 1987 Straitjacket Songs Ltd. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved. “Storybook Love” written by Willy DeVille © 1987 Jockamo Music. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved. Ravinia expresses its appreciation for the generous support of The Princess Bride Consortium , which comprises Bobbie & Charlie Denison, Jack & Donna Greenberg, and Leslie Lauer Berghoef. RAVINIAMAGAZINE • AUGUST 5 – AUGUST 18, 2024 86