Mission
RAVINIA IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT MUSIC FESTIVAL THAT PRESENTS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES BY THE WORLD'S GREATEST ARTISTS. RAVINIA'S PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES ARE: -TO PRESENT PERFORMANCES OF A FULL RANGE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC IN ITS OPEN-AIR PAVILION AND ENCLOSED RECITAL HALLS, BY THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS, ALONG WITH A VARIETY OF OTHER KINDS OF CLASSICAL, JAZZ, AND POPULAR MUSIC. -TO MAINTAIN A BEAUTIFUL PARK THAT IS WELCOMING TO ALL AND ATTRACTIVE TO FAMILIES IN WHICH THE MUSIC EXPERIENCE IS ENHANCED BY A BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENT AND EXCELLENT DINING OPPORTUNITIES. -TO ENABLE GIFTED YOUNG PERFORMERS TO STUDY UNDER GREAT TEACHERS AND PERFORM IN CONCERT SETTINGS. -AND TO DEVELOP BROADER AND MORE DIVERSE AUDIENCES FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND BY MAINTAINING AFFORDABLE TICKET PRICES.