Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA Tribute

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA Tribute at Unity Temple on the Plaza

Bohemian Rhapsody and Dancing Queen make an unlikely pair until Fountain City Quartet gives both the candlelit string-quartet treatment. At Unity Temple's Sanctuary in Kansas City, the instrumental format lets familiar melodies take on a different character. Queen's rock drama and ABBA's pop sparkle remain recognizable, even without vocals.

The advertised program balances Queen's theatrical drama with ABBA's pop precision, offering melodic variety across sixty minutes. Money Money Money, Killer Queen, and Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! share rhythmic drive and memorable hooks, while We Are the Champions and SOS deliver emotional weight through sustained lines. String quartet format emphasizes contour and interaction between instruments, turning stadium anthems and dance-floor hits into intimate conversation.

Unity Temple's Sanctuary hosts the quartet for about sixty minutes of instrumental music by candlelight. The pairing has a playful pull: a Queen favorite can give way to an ABBA favorite, with the same four-player format making room for each catalog's distinctive melodies.

There's fun in recognizing a favorite chorus without a singer delivering it. With two catalogs in the program, pop listeners and rock listeners alike have more than one melody to look forward to.

Tickets let you experience two iconic catalogs reimagined through candlelight and strings—grab your spot for an evening that blends recognition with fresh listening.