Music makes the wonder more wonderful, the fantastic more fantastical, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Imagine what happens when your favourite songs meet a 20-30-piece Candlelight orchestra complete with strings, percussion, woodwind, and brass instruments. Enter a dreamy setting illuminated by thousands of candles for a memorable evening out.
While there are no current Candlelight Orchestra concerts in London, there’s a host of other magical shows paying tribute to pop hits, classical works, and more inside some of the city’s finest venues.
What to expect at a Candlelight Orchestra performance?
A talented conductor takes to the candlelit stage to conduct between 20 and 30 musicians. Every precise strum envelops audiences in spellbinding sounds. Past performances have included tributes to Coldplay’s thrilling hits, Queen’s legendary rock songs, famous film scores, and more. String quartets already have the ability to soothe listeners using the classical form. With this in mind, just picture the collective power of an orchestra and how it results in this effect reaching extraordinary heights.
Candlelight venues
The Candlelight Orchestra premiered at Central Hall Westminster with the music of Studio Ghibli. Nothing quite compares to the atmosphere created at this Grade II* listed building with the dreamy help of flickering candles.
Taking place at spectacular locations like Central Hall Westminster, these magical Candlelight Orchestra tributes to brilliant composers and artists are evenings to remember for music lovers. There are typically two performances on the day of the concert. Thousands of candles, an array of instruments, and striking architecture come together for an unforgettable live music experience in London.
Note that for the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.
Please note that the photos used are from various Candlelight Orchestra concerts and do not reflect Central Hall Westminster.