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New Documentary Film Tells Story of Deaf Musicians

09-03-2025

The new documentary El Canto de las Manos goes behind the scenes of a 2022 production of Beethoven’s Fidelio, performed in sign language for the first time in honor of the deaf composer.

In Chicago, One Piece of Music Brings a City Together

Christine Taylor Conda, Executive Director of Education & Community Engagement, Ravinia Festival

06-04-2025

During the two magical years I spent in Jamaica as a child, my aunt would visit our house every Thursday evening after work. I remember our family spending dinnertime on orange pleather cushions, listening to broadcaster Leonie Forbes recite poetry on the radio as classical music played in the background. That dinner table is where I first fell in love with Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, and my family still talks about those Thursday nights we spent together.

Now, as Ravinia searches for inventive ways to reinvigorate interest in great musical works, those Thursday evenings come to mind.

Now, as Ravinia searches for inventive ways to reinvigorate interest in great musical works, those Thursday evenings come to mind.

Ode2Joy Competition Winners Announced

09-04-2024

The winning entries for the Ode2Joy competition are now online, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the first performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

Calling All European Musicians: Step up to the Ode to Joy Challenge

05-01-2024

This month marks the 200th anniversary of the first performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

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