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Photo Gallery: Rufus Wainwright At Ravinia

Performs '5 Shakespeare Sonnets' Song Cycle.

Philip Downie, Neighbor
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made his debut with the Chicago Syphony Orchestra last Sunday evening at . The singer performed his song cycle "5 Shakespeare Sonnets" with the CSO then returned to the stage for a solo set.

Before the show, Ravinia put on an instrument petting zoo where children and adults could try out a number of different string, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Kids even got the chance to make their own shakers. Ravinia offers the event several times throughout the concert season during Chicago Symphony Orchestra performances.

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