About this Event
Varo String Quartet returns to the May Chapel to present their fourth annual concert at historic Rosehill Cemetery with a program of atmospheric and eclectic music perfect for a spooky night out. Known for their penchant for usual venues and surprising and thought-provoking programs, VSQ's 2026 Cemetery Concert will feature Janacek's Quartet No. 1 "Kreutzer Sonata," Anna Thorvaldsdottir's Rituals, and Phillip Glass's Quartet No. 9 "King Lear."
United by themes of literature and storytelling, change through repetition, and the transportive capacity of the string quartet, these three pieces are also examples of each composer's unique voice. Exploring what connects and distinguishes these voices, Varo String Quartet will take their audience on a wild ride through sound and story - a wild ride well tailored to connoisseurs of music, magic, and the macabre.
Program:
Philip Glass: String Quartet no. 9, "King Lear"
Anna Thorvaldsdóttir: Rituals
Leos Janáček: String Quartet no. 1 "Kreutzer Sonata"
Tuesday, October 27 at 7pm
Tickets:
$12 Early Bat Special: First 20 tickets sold until October 1st at midnight!
$20 online/at the door
Horatio N May Chapel - Rosehill Cemetery
5800 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
- Parking available along any cemetery roads
- Only the cemetery entrance at 5800 N Ravenswood will be open
- The Chapel is about 10 minutes walking from the entry gate at N Ravenswood and Rosehill Dr.
- Guests arriving by rideshare may need to walk to the Chapel
- The Chapel has some small steps and is not fully ADA accessible.
- Refunds will not be issued due to walking distance, transportation arrangements, or the location of the venue
- All seating is general admission. Some seats have a partial or obstructed view, so please feel free to arrive early to secure your spot!
https://www.varostringquartet.com/
Event venue & nearby stays
Horatio N May Chapel at Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N Ravenswood, Chicago, United States
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