Ravinia Words and Music

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Ravinia Words and Music 2024

The Words & Music Program provides patrons of Chicagoland libraries complimentary lawn passes to attend concerts featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and other classical artists every season. This summer season, guests from 61 suburban libraries and the Chicago Public Library can attend 15 concerts. More information on each concert and venue details can be found on Ravinia’s website at www.ravinia.org.

Orland Park Public Library patrons can sign up to receive tickets for the available concerts this summer. Tickets are limited to 2 tickets per household. Requests can be made in person at the Adult Services Desk on the second floor or over the phone at (708) 428-5150. Limited to valid OPPL cardholders.


Available Concerts with Library Pass

  • CSO + Marin Alsop with Michelle Cann and Masabane Cecilia Rangwnasha
    Friday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m.
  • CSO + Marin Alsop with Abel Selacoe
    Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.
  • CSO + Marin Alsop: Mahler’s Ninth
    Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m.
  • CSO + Marin Alsop with Hayato Sumino
    Sunday, July 21 at 5 p.m.
  • CSO + Marin Alsop with Augustin Hadelich
    Thursday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.
  • CSO + Marin Alsop: The Planets and the Moons Symphony
    Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Karen Slack + Kevin Miller: African Queens
    Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
  • CSO + Valentina Peleggi with Jorge Federico Osorio
    Friday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Gustavo Dudamel + National Children’s Symphony of Venezuela
    Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
  • CSO + James Conlon with James Ehnes: All Mozart
    Saturday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Apollo’s Fire: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Rediscovered
    Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
  • CSO + Jonathan Rush with Rachel Barton Pine
    Sunday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m.
  • Matthew Polenzani + Kevin Murphy
    Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Third Coast Percussion + Sérgio & Clarice Assad
    Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Music of the Baroque + Dame Jane Glover with Anthony McGill
    Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m.