Guest artists making their festival debuts with the CSO will include pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, musical theater royalty Sutton Foster, violinist Himari, and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

Opera singer Renée Fleming and music star Barry Gibb were also honored at the Sunday night black-tie gala.

Ravinia Festival is back for 2021 for its 85th concert season, offering up a signature blend of classical, jazz, folk, and rock music performances.

Anniversaries make up many of the highlights of the CSO’s annual summer residency.