THIS LAND: America in Song with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ravinia Festival, August 2nd, 5 PM
Micaela Diamond, Bryonha Marie and Noah J. Ricketts, vocalists
Traveling the country through time, THIS LAND: American in Songhighlights music that has enchanted generations of Americans, from early Stephen Foster gems, to spirituals and jazz standards, to classics of Tin Pan Alley, contemporary Broadway and modern American anthems.
This Land is the program for America today, centering our shared history and values that connect us across geography and cultures, and remind us of this country’s triumphs and challenges. Through our unique musical legacy, we see America’s beauty and resilience, and together feel a hope for an even brighter tomorrow.