Do you find yourself still humming the music days after watching a great film? It’s almost impossible not to! Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” is sacred for Titanic fans and Timon and Pumbaa’s “Hakuna Matata” plays on in our minds after just one viewing of The Lion King. The Candlelight series is paying homage to the power of iconic soundtracks and film scores with these awe-inspiring classical performances.
You can relive action-packed scenes and tear-jerking moments at intimate tributes to the likes of Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman. Talented musicians are coming to bring breathtaking venues, including Southwark Cathedral and Central Hall Westminster, to life guided by some of the greatest music of all time.
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Candlelight: Tributes to Joe Hisaishi at St Stephen Walbrook
Calling all anime fans! You won’t want to miss out on this enchanting tribute inspired by some of the most well-known films in the anime world. Discover what happens when Joe Hisaishi’s moving works composed for the likes of Princess Mononoke, Whisper of the Heart, and more are brought to life on strings.
The Best of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings
Celebrate the best of Indian cinema at this emotive and uplifting tribute coming to Southwark Cathedral and St Stephen Walbrook. Candlelight is paying homage to some of the most iconic and successful films in Bollywood and Tollywood history and giving them the Candlelight glow.
Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2, Zara Zara from Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire, and many more will be performed by a brilliantly talented string quartet, an evening that will take you back to some of your favorite dramatic and lively, on-screen moments.
Candlelight: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Soundtracks at Southwark Cathedral
Candlelight is treating fans of sci-fi and fantasy movies and TV shows to a mesmerising concert that’s simply out of this world. Scores from shows such as Westworld, Doctor Who and Stranger Things as well as films like Avatar, Inception and Lord of the Rings will be performed by Morassi Quartet at this dazzling tribute that’s lighting up Southwark Cathedral this season.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi at St Mary’s Church London
Prepare to be mesmerised by the magic of Ludovico Einaudi’s moving pieces inside London’s St Mary’s Church London A talented musician will be working their magic on works such as “Elegy For The Arctic”, “Rêverie”, “Divenire”, “I Giorni” and many more of the Italian pianist’s stunning compositions. Sit back and relax as the simple yet deeply moving melodies wash over you in the soothing candlelit setting.
Candlelight concerts cover a wide range of music genres, including jazz, rock, neo-soul, hip-hop, and classical. This season, the Candlelight series is taking on all of the drama of soundtracks and film scores to bring some of your favorite on-screen moments to life. With two back-to-back performances of each concert on the night, you can find a show that suits your schedule.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.