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Some composers are known for having achieved a particular style relatively early on in their careers, spending the rest of their lives refining it but not radically changing it. Others are noteworthy for the evolution and dramatic developments in their style. Perhaps the most archetypal example of such a composer is Ludwig van Beethoven. Use the links below to learn more about Ludwig van Beethoven and the specific works Ravinia will be featuring this season.

Marin Alsop	BEETHOVEN TRIPLE Saturday, June 21 * 8pm CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Beethoven: Triple Concerto John Corigliano: Symphony No. 1
Marin Alsop

Robert Spano	BEETHOVEN AND DVORÁK Friday, June 27 * 8pm CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Beethoven: Violin Concerto John Corigliano: Symphony No. 9 ("New World")
Robert Spano

Emanuel Ax	AX PLAYS BEETHOVEN Saturday, July 5 * 8pm CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Cindy McTee: Circuits (Chicago Premiere) Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 Mahler: Symphony No. 1.
Emanuel Ax

Leon Fleisher	MENDELSSOHN STRING QUARTET Thursday, July 10 * 8pm CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Beethoven: String Quartet in E-flat Major, op. 127 Brahms: Piano Quintet in F Minor
Leon Fleisher

James Conlon	ALL BEETHOVEN Friday, July 18 * 8pm CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Beethoven: Violin Romances Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
James Conlon

Rinat Shaham	ESCHENBACH AND HIS RISING STARS Sunday, July 27 * 7pm Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 Bernstein: Symphony No. 1 ("Jeremiah") Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3
Rinat Shaham

Leon Fleisher	BERNSTEIN AND BEETHOVEN Friday, August 1 * 8pm CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Bernstein: Symphony No. 3 ("Kaddish") Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor")
Leon Fleisher

Lang Lang	ESCHENBACH, LANG LANG AND TAYLOR Sunday, August 10 * 7pm CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Mozart: Rondo in D Major Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 Bernstein: Symphony No. 2 ("The Age of Anxiety")
Lang Lang

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Ravinia Festival 2003 has created a compelling mix of time-honored classics with provocative, exciting new work! Click here for special Season Highlights!