The Candlelight series of live-music concerts, lit up by the soft glow of hundreds of candles, invites everyone to experience renditions of great music, from classical, jazz, and soul to contemporary classics. Tributes to the best of Bollywood, video games and so many more all take place in intimate atmospheres at some of NYC’s most stunning locations.
Some of the enchanting candlelit performances are taking place at the 174-year-old St. Ann and the Holy Trinityin Brooklyn Heights, while others are taking place at the beautiful Church of the Heavenly Rest on the Upper East Side as well as The Williamsburg Hotel, the Opera House, and The Sheen Center, among others.
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New Candlelight Programs
Music lovers of every kind of genre can take their pick this season as Candlelight adds a number of new tributes to its repertoire. Make a stop in India and enjoy the upbeat and emotional melodies of popular Bollywood and Tollywood scores on strings.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
Unleash your inner “dancing queen” at this spectacular Candlelight concert coming to illuminate The Church of the Heavenly Rest. Highline String Quartet is set to perform classical renditions of “Fernando”, “Waterloo”, “SOS”, and many more fan favorites. Discover what happens when the Swedish supergroup’s fantastic hits meet the classical form and “lay all your love on” Candlelight.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer is undeniably one of the most accomplished movie soundtrack composers in history. If you don’t know his name already then you will know his music, for which he has won many awards and accolades. His music has been featured in blockbuster films like The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Wonder Woman, and Dunkirk and you can hear a tribute to these soundtracks plus much more at a Candlelight concert dedicated to his works. The talented Highline String Quartet will play these nostalgic tunes at the beautiful Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and you simply can’t afford to miss it.
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Candlelight Reviews
Candlelight has been met with countless 5-star reviews from all over the USA. Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative, enchanting, and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!”
“So happy with the experience we had! Definitely would go again!!” – Candlelight K-pop: A Tribute to BTS
“Magical, an otherworldly experience in the flickering orange light.” – A Tribute to Adele
“Amazing show ! Lovely selections and tributes to some of my favorite anime.” – Favorite Anime Themes
“The event was wonderful! I will be telling all of my friends and family to attend!” – Legends of R&B
After having enormous success around the world—in cities like London, Manchester, Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris—Candlelight concerts are lighting up NYC in all of its glory! Performances, which pay tribute to various composers past and present, have been known to sell out in days; hold off on getting your ticket and you might just miss out.
The Candlelight series typically takes place twice each night with two back-to-back 60-65 minute performances. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show.
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