Ravinia Festival
REVIEW: Irish Melodies Shine in James Galway’s Premiere of Irish Flute Concerto with Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia
James Galway to Premiere “Definitive Irish Flute Concerto” by Riverdance’s Bill Whelan on CSO Ravinia Program
Sir James Galway and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will present an unusual premiere at Ravinia on July 8: a flute concerto inspired by traditional Irish music, written by Bill Whelan, the composer who created Riverdance in 1995. Made of Music: Spanish Sculptor Jaume Plensa Unveils “Silent Music” Sculpture at Ravinia
Ravinia has unveiled the newest addition to its sculpture collection, a monumental painted stainless-steel figure by celebrated Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa. Titled "Silent Music," the 2012 sculpture was inspired by Plensa’s musical experiences as a child growing up in Barcelona.
