Marin Alsop live in Highland Park

Experience Marin Alsop live on July 31st

Marin Alsop will conduct a performance at Ravinia Pavilion on July 31, 2026. Alsop is renowned for her dynamic conducting style and commitment to contemporary American composers, alongside a deep engagement with the standard orchestral repertoire. She is particularly noted for her interpretations of Mahler, Barber, and Copland, often bringing a fresh perspective to well-known works. Throughout her career, she has championed female composers and actively worked to broaden the representation of diverse voices in classical music.

Ravinia Pavilion, located in Highland Park, Illinois, is North America’s oldest music festival. Established in 1904 as a summer home for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, it maintains a close relationship with the CSO which performs there regularly. The venue itself is unique; an open-air pavilion nestled within a large park designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., who also contributed to designs for Yellowstone National Park and the Biltmore Estate. Ravinia hosts a variety of musical genres beyond classical, including jazz, blues and popular music but remains fundamentally rooted in its classical origins. Its acoustics are highly regarded and the setting provides an informal atmosphere encouraging picnic dining during performances.