Virago is a new voice in classical music. Marked by intense chemistry and resistance to creative norms, Virago melds free improvisation and contemporary chamber music into a contagious headspace of out-of-the box expression. This unusually instrumented quartet improvises through collaborations with composers, audience members, visual artists, and musicians across genres, marking the path for the future of chamber music. Virago has performed at festivals, concert halls, local businesses and public spaces across Michigan. Passionate about the impact of free improvisation on personal and creative growth, Virago facilitates free improvisation workshops for k-12 students. Virago was founded at the University of Michigan in 2018 and is comprised of Sofia Carbonara (percussion), Wesley Hornpetrie (cello), BethAnne Kunert (alto/soprano saxophones), and Meg Rohrer (violin/viola).