This summer, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) celebrates its 90th season in residence at the Ravinia Festival, a summer destination and tradition for more than a century that attracts thousands of music lovers worldwide. Marking the inaugural season for the updated and redesigned Hunter Pavilion, the 2026 CSO lineup features six programs under the leadership of Marin Alsop in her final season as Ravinia Chief Conductor, including the grand reopening concert with Yunchan Lim playing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major and an appearance by celebrated flutist Lizzo, making her CSO and Ravinia debuts (July 11); and the Midwest premiere of the co-commissioned Good News Mass by composer Carlos Simon, featuring a spoken word performance from librettist Marc Bamuthi Joseph (July 31). For tickets or for more information, visit www.ravinia.org.

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