Chanticleer live in Highland Park

Experience Chanticleer live on July 26th

Chanticleer, an ensemble renowned for its vibrant and virtuosic vocal performances, will appear at Ravinia Festival on July 26, 2026. The group specializes in a repertoire spanning Renaissance polyphony, jazz, spirituals, and contemporary compositions; notable for their precise intonation, imaginative programming, and a uniquely blended sound created by ten male voices. They frequently commission new works and explore diverse musical traditions beyond the standard choral canon.

Ravinia Festival, located in Highland Park, Illinois, is North America’s oldest music festival. Founded in 1904 as a summer home for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, it operates as a non-profit organization and presents a wide variety of musical genres including classical, jazz, and popular music. The festival grounds are notable for their expansive lawns where audience members are encouraged to picnic during performances. Ravinia is designated as a National Historic Landmark due to its architectural significance – particularly its open-air pavilion designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw – and its contribution to American musical culture. The festival consistently draws large audiences from the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond. It has hosted numerous prominent artists throughout its history.