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Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion Near Chicago Reopens After $70 Million Gut Renovation
The overhaul reduced capacity to 2,840 seats and added new backstage space, as Ravinia seeks better sound and accessibility for audiences and musicians.
- Following a $70 million gut renovation, Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion in Highland Park, Illinois, officially reopened this week with improved acoustics and wider seating.
- Planners lowered the pavilion's capacity from 3,350 to 2,840 seats to accommodate wider seating while ensuring full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Crews expanded the facility underground to include a new music library, practice rooms, and locker rooms, while installing LED lights and nine ventilation fans to manage stage temperatures.
- The Chicago Symphony Orchestra begins its summer season Saturday night, with chief conductor Marin Alsop leading pianist Yunchan Lim and Lizzo in the inaugural performance.
- Ravinia president Jeffrey Haydon drew design inspiration from the Aspen Music Festival and Ojai Music Festival to foster a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere at the renovated venue.
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Ravinia Festival’s Hunter Pavilion Reopens After $70 Million Gut Renovation
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s summer home in Highland Park starts its season Saturday night with chief conductor Marin Alsop leading a program with pianist Yunchan Lim and flautist Lizzo.
·Chicago, United States
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Ravinia Festival’s Hunter Pavilion near Chicago reopens after $70 million gut renovation
Brant Taylor walked onto the stage of the Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion to rehearse for the first time since a $70 million gut renovation and noticed a huge difference.
·Toronto, Canada
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Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion near Chicago reopens after $70 million gut renovation
Cellist Brant Taylor has noticed a big change at the Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion since it underwent a $70 million renovation.
·New York, United States
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