
Violinist Nanae Iwata, winner of the Juilliard concerto competition, and pianist Mariko Furusawa were among the Japanese performers at the opening ceremonies along with singer Rina Haruki, pop stars Junko Yagam and Senri Oe, jazz group the Chihiro Yamanaka Trio, and American recording artist Andy Grammar.
Photo: Dennis Kan for ImageLinkPhoto.com/Courtesy National Cherry Blossom Festival
7. Ravinia Festival Gala

#7 Theater, Dance, & Music Event
The summertime fund-raiser celebrated the 50th anniversary of the women’s board this year with a performance from Patti Lupone and Patricia Racette. Next: July 2013
The summertime fund-raiser celebrated the 50th anniversary of the women’s board this year with a performance from Patti Lupone and Patricia Racette. Next: July 2013
Photo: Patrick Gipson/Ravinia Festival