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Step into a nocturnal sound world where the hypnotic patterns of Philip Glass, one of America’s most influential minimalist composers, collide with the neon-soaked energy of 1980s New Wave hits.
Performed inside a stunning, custom-designed light installation taking over Wichita’s iconic Odd Fellow Hall, Neon Strings is a continuous, 55-minute sensory journey that strips away traditional classical conventions to reveal the shared rhythmic pulse between Glass’s minimalist sound world and New Wave’s synth-driven mix of punk, pop, and art-rock attitude.
A powerhouse Wichita Symphony quartet locks into the hypnotic, cinematic drive of Philip Glass’s String Quartet No. 3, “Mishima,” originally written in 1985 for the film of the same name. Glass’s repeating patterns and shifting textures flow into string arrangements of Kate Bush, The Cure, Madonna, Talking Heads, Tears for Fears, and more, creating a bridge between minimalist classical music and the bright, restless sound of the 1980s. With no intermission and an immersive, music-reactive atmosphere, this is your WSO experienced in a completely new, vivid light.
Following the concert, attendees are invited to stay at Odd Fellow Hall to explore the light installation, order food and a themed cocktail, and mingle with the artists while a playlist of 1980s hits continues the evening.
Tim Jones, violin
Hannah Cartwright, violin
Ricardo Cavalcante, viola
Quinn Lake, cello
Mason Talbott, light artist
Seating options:
General Admission – Open seating throughout the venue with excellent views of the performance and immersive light installation.
Premium Seating – Reserved theater seating with additional legroom, located directly behind the VIP seating.
VIP Seating – Reserved front-row sofa seating with dedicated bar service, offering the closest individual seats to the performance.
VIP Lounge – A private front-row living room-style seating area for up to six guests, featuring a couch, two oversized chairs, cocktail table, and dedicated bar service. Limited to two lounges per performance.
