Illinois’ Ravinia Festival has announced its 2024 edition. Here is a rundown of the vocal works on offer.

First up is a concert featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchester under Marin Alsop. Soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha performs Barber’s “Knoxville: Summer of 1915.” Also on the program are works by Copland, Gershwin, and James P. Johnson.

Performance Date: July 12, 2024

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs a semi-staged presentation of “Idomeneo” with Matthew Polenzani, Andrea Carroll, Samantha Hankey, and Alexandria Shiner. James Conlon conducts.

Performance Date: August 9 & 11, 2024

Karen Slack and pianist Kevin Miller present “African Queens.”

Performance Date: August 1, 2024

The Ravinia Steans Music Institute presents a series of concerts as part of its three-week residency for singers. First up is “Songs for Ode to Joy,” curated by dramaturg and RSMI faculty member Cori Ellison.

Performance Date: August 10, 20224

Matthias Goerne and Anton Mejias present an evening of Schubert songs.

Performance Date: August 13, 2024

Also from the Ravinia Steans Music Institute is “Mentor in Torment: The Complicated Friendship of Franz Schubert and Johann Mayrofer.” The showcase is hosted by Graham Johnson.

Performance Date: August 17, 20224

Matthew Polenzani is joined in recital by pianist Kevin Murphy.

Performance Date: August 20, 2024

The Ravinia Steans Music Institute presents an American Songbook concert curated by Ravinia Jazz Advisor Kurt Elling.

The Ravinia Steans Music Institute presents a series of concerts as part of its three-week residency for singers. First up is “Songs for Ode to Joy,” curated by dramaturg and RSMI faculty member Cori Ellison.

Performance Date: August 24, 20224

There will also be numerous masterclasses from the institute throughout August.