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The Program for Piano & Strings concentrates on interpretation and small-group collaboration through the practice and performance of classical sonata and chamber repertoire. Violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists from around the world gather for an immersive and intensive summer of rehearsals and coachings with a rotating roster of some of the world’s finest teaching artists.
In addition to several afternoon and evening concerts presented during the summer, the musicians participate in a series of public masterclasses, where the faculty or a Ravinia guest artist provide in-the-moment insights on the fellows’ performances of excerpts from their repertoire, guiding both the growth of their interpretations and sharing the experience with all in attendance.
This masterclass is led by violinist Midori, who became Artistic Director of the Piano & Strings Program this season. She recently celebrated the 40th anniverary of her career-launching debut with the New York Philharmonic at age 11, embarking on a three-continent tour and making a new album of Beethoven’s sonatas for piano and violin with Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Across those four decades, Midori has collaborated with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras and renowned artists like Leonard Bernstein, Yo-Yo Ma, and many others. Deeply committed to humanitarian and educational goals, Midori has founded several non-profit organizations, including the New York-based Midori & Friends and Japan-based Music Sharing, which have been operating for 30 years. In recognition of her work as an artist and humanitarian, she serves as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and was named a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2021.
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Ravinia Park Rd & Green Bay Rd
