Birthday Celebrations at Ravinia

This year's programs at Ravinia include those celebrating birthday milestones of some of the most outstanding musicians. What better way to honor their contributions to the world of music. The Glenview Public Library has many recordings of the works being performed this summer.





Here is a sampling of what you can find at the library:

Frederick Chopin (composer) - 200 (1810)
Valses
Nocturnes
24 preludes, op. 28

James Conlon (conductor) - 60 (1950)
Complete Beethoven Concertos can be found under: CD 784.262 BEE
Cosi fan tutte : CD 782.1 MOZc;
The Marriage of Figaro : CD 782.1 MOZn

Christoph Eschenbach (piano) - 70 (1940) (July 23)
We have many recordings of this performer.

Annie Oakley - 150 (1860)
(August 13, 14, 15 - Annie Get Your Gun) CD 782.14 BER; DVD ANN

Robert Schumann (Composer) - 200 (1810)
CD 782.42 SCH; CD 782.8742 SCH

Stephen Sondheim (Composer) - 80 (1930) (July 31)
West Side Story; Sweeney Toddy; A Little Night Music: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Company; Passion; Marry Me a Little; Sunday in the Park with George; Follies; Into the Woods; Gypsy; Side By Side