March 18, 2025

Contact Dillon McArdle at 608-796-3730 or dtmcardle@viterbo.edu

VITAMIN STRING QUARTET TO PERFORM AT VITERBO UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 25

LA CROSSE, Wis. – The beloved pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet will perform the music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. This performance is part of the 2025–26 Bright Star Season.

With over 2 billion streams, almost 4 million downloads, and over 1 million physical units sold, the Billboard-charting ensemble is known for their classical reinterpretations of pop hits. Their songs have been prominently featured in the Netflix and Shondaland Original series Bridgerton.

For 25 years Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has been establishing classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has "reached a mainstream, global audience" (Variety) and "charmed the world with their classical covers" (Nylon). On their latest tour, VSQ will perform spellbinding and innovative renditions of Taylor Swift’s music, alongside familiar hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, Bridgerton, The Weeknd, and Daft Punk.

“We are thrilled to bring Vitamin String Quartet’s beloved arrangements of all things pop out to the many audiences that have already made VSQ records a part of their lives,” says VSQ cellist Derek Stein. “We can’t wait to dive into all of our favorites—new and old—with our fans across the US!”

Across over 300 releases, VSQ have produced cutting-edge string renditions of a highly eclectic mix of artists, erasing boundaries between classical, dance, hip-hop, rock, and pop. From Lil Nas X to Björk, Studio Ghibli to gothic metal, VSQ approaches their renditions with respect and care, breathing new life into music they already love. The Quartet’s string stylings have also been featured in HBO’s Westworld, ABC’s Modern Family, the Judd Apatow-directed The King of Staten Island, among many others. In addition, the ensemble has appeared onscreen with 30 Seconds to Mars for an episode MTV Unplugged as well as an episode of Gossip Girl.

Tickets are $59 for the orchestra pit seating, $45 for the main floor/lower balcony and $35 for upper balcony, plus a $3 convenience fee and $1 facility fee per ticket. All orders will include a 5.5% sales tax. An Artist/VIP Experience Presale will begin Wednesday, March 19 at 10 a.m. A Spotify presale will begin Thursday, March 20 at Noon. Tickets to the general public will be on sale Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m. online and 2 p.m. in-person at the box office or by phone. A VIP Experience includes a ticket to the performance and an invitation to a pre-show experience with Vitamin String Quartet. For more information or to order tickets, contact the Viterbo box office at 608-796-3100 or visit www.viterbo.edu/tickets.

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