Join us for an unforgettable evening at the intersection of jazz and chamber music with Ravinia On Tour's Bridges Composition Concert. This captivating fusion of genres promises to spark the joy of jazz aficionados and classical music enthusiasts alike.
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This performance features a stellar lineup of Ravinia Steans Music Institute alumni who seamlessly blend the improvisational spirit of jazz with the intricate textures of classical collaboration. Their program showcases original works and fresh arrangements that highlight the rich dialogue of instruments and traditions, composed by past Bridges winners Addison Frei, Jisu Jung, Zhengtao Pan, and Benjamin Ring.
The music of Bridges is cultivated from an annual competition for emerging composers held by Ravinia. Each winning piece is workshopped by the composers in collaboration with the Steans Institute Jazz directors--who have included Billy Childs, Rufus Reid, and Steve Wilson--and the house ensemble of Steans alumni, including tonight's featured musicians.
Longtime fans of jazz or classical music, or anyone interested in the interlacing of both genres, will find an immersive musical journey in the Bridges Competition Concert, celebrating the beauty of blazing past artistic boundaries into the realm of infinite imagination. Don't miss this chance to experience inspiring performances that will resonate long after the final note.
The Ravinia Steans Music Institute is an international destination for exceptional musical talent, cultivating the next generation of classical and jazz musicians. Our world-renowned programs empower emerging professional pianists, string players, singers, composers, and jazz musicians to refine their craft, collaborate with peers, and elevate their musicianship to new heights. The Steans Institute provides more than artistic training--we are a community where talent meets opportunity, and passion becomes performance.
Rannveig Marta Sarc, violin
Claire Bourg, violin
Robert Switala, viola
Alexander Hersh, cello
Greg Ward, saxophone
Glenn Zaleski, piano
Dan Chmielinski, bass
Kenneth Salters, drums
Addison Frei, Comment on War
Jisu Jung, Moment to Journey
Benjamin Ring, Mental Gymnastics
Zhengtao Pan, Mirror, Floating on Water
Bridges + Jazz Program Leadership
Billy Childs, Co-Artistic Director
John Clayton, Co-Artistic Director
Steve Wilson, Co-Artistic Director
Ravinia Steans Music Institute Administration
Jeffrey P. Haydon, President and CEO, Ravinia Festival
Alejandra Valarino Boyer, Director
Arielle Basile, Assistant Director
Jalen Scott, Manager