October 1 - 3, 2025

Jeffrey Zeigler, Dai Matsuoka, Georgina Pazcoguin, Maria Popova

Paola Prestini: Houses of Zodiac

EVENT LOCATION:

The Green-Wood Cemetery and Catacombs

500 25th St Brooklyn, NY 11232

EVENT DETAILS:

*There are two performances each evening*

Performance #1: 6:00 - 8:15 PM
Reception - 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Walk/Trolley to the Catacombs - 6:45 - 7:15 PM
Show - 7:15 - 8:15 PM
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Performance #2: 7:30 - 9:45 PM
Reception - 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Walk/Trolley to the Catacombs - 8:15 - 8:45 PM
Show - 8:45 - 9:45 PM
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Each performance includes a tasting of food and cocktails by Via Carota, followed by a walk through the cemetery to the Catacombs.


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the long Story

We conclude our 2025 season of the Angel’s Share with Houses of Zodiac, a sprawling, multidisciplinary masterwork by composer Paola Prestini, praised by the Wall Street Journal as an artist "known for pushing the boundaries of classical music." Prestini's expansive composition is brought to life by Jeffrey Zeigler (formerly of the Kronos Quartet) on solo cello, and dancers Georgina Pazcoguin (former New York City Ballet soloist) and Dai Matsuoka (Butoh dance master of Sankai Juku), as they move through the length of the Catacombs, unfolding an emotionally-charged story of creation, guilt, and emancipation. Poetic interludes by Octavio Paz, Anaïs Nin, Brenda Shaughnessy, and Natasha Trethewey will be read by the great Maria Popova, visionary behind The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings).

Strings Magazine lauded Prestini and Zeigler's recording of Houses of Zodiac as "one of the greatest and most ambitious solo cello albums of all time." For these performances, they've transformed that music into an immersive, uncategorizable site-specific experience.

The short STORY

A one-of-a-kind, mind-bending fusion of sound, spoken word, movement and theater, taking us on a journey of being, becoming, solitude, communion, and freedom.

Our shows have limited seating and sell out almost immediately. Join our mailing list, and then get your tickets as soon as you receive the email!

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The Music

BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS, PLEASE NOTE:

  • Attendees must follow all instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.
  • Where To Go: Check-in begins 15 minutes before your ticketed start time and ONLY takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). There are no paper or e-tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. 
  • Food and Drinks: We will start with a 45-minute reception at the Modern Chapel to enjoy a tasting of cocktails by Via Carota and snacks (all free!), and the beauty of the Cemetery, before the program begins. Tasting is for those 21 years of age or older with proof of ID.
  • Early Evening Performance (6pm): Arrive for check-in at the Gothic Arch no later than 6:45pm.
  • Twilight Performance (7:30pm): Arrive for check-in at the Gothic Arch no later than 8:15pm.
  • Accessibility & Safety: Please note that the Catacombs are a historic structure and not ADA compliant. Access requires ascending and descending stairs. We strongly encourage attendees to dress for the conditions of the Catacombs, which can be cooler than the outdoor temperature. 
  • A Little More About Accessibility & Safety: Attendees may travel to the Catacombs on foot or by trolley. The walk takes about 20-30 minutes, and includes hilly and uneven terrain. Proper footwear and flashlights are strongly recommended. The Green-Wood trolley is ADA-compliant, but the Catacombs are not. If you have any questions or concerns regarding disability-related accommodations for this program, please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.
  • Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the event is canceled.

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Please make this the additional terms and conditions that must be acknowledged during ticket purchase:

Terms and Conditions 

  • Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.
  • Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.
  • Your safety is important! Suitable footwear is recommended for all tours and events, and flashlights are strongly encouraged for those taking place after sunset.
  • Attendees assume all risk of injury, harm, or death, and agree to release, indemnify, defend, and forever discharge Green-Wood from all liability, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and causes of action.
  • Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.
  • By registering, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded.

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About Death of Classical

Death of Classical is committed to bringing new life to the performing arts by creating unique and unexpected concert experiences, reaching new and broader audiences, and giving a voice to underrepresented composers and performers.

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