Violinist

Now’s the time to take a sip while enjoying the LIVE sounds of classical and popular music from your Illinois Symphony Orchestra musicians. It’s the ISO’s hip happy hour concert series, Sips & Sounds, coming soon to a location near you. From breweries and restaurants to coffee houses and wineries, we guarantee our music will mix with your favorite sips!

Join us for a FREE performance from your Illinois Symphony Orchestra!

Sips & Sounds - String Quartet

Route 66 MotorHeads Bar & Grill

Constitution Place

Experience the variety of sound that a string quartet can make! The Varo String Quartet – featuring WMS violinists Carmen Abelson and Hannah Christianson – will perform a mix of music, from the innovative works of living composers to classical masterpieces.

Violinist

Carmen Abelson

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 18, 2026

Varo String Quartet – Classical Chamber · West Michigan Symphony

Past events

20 - 21 Aug, 2025

Sips & Sounds - String Quartet · Illinois Symphony Orchestra

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