Candlelight concerts are entertaining thousands of people in cities across the world. Its winning combination of talented musicians performing a wide array of music programs in some of the world’s most unique and historic buildings illuminated by a sea of candles is hard to beat. And now, its glow is spreading to Bergen because everybody should be able to enjoy music in a new light.
What is Candlelight?
Candlelight is a series of concerts that are all performed by classically-trained musicians. Solo pianists, string quartets and other musical ensembles take to the stage to envelop and enchant audiences with a rich tapestry of sound all while thousands of LED candles flicker and twinkle and cast light onto the walls. It’s almost as if the flameless light magically dances to the notes being played.
Candlelight concerts in Bergen
Candlelight is coming to illuminate Universitetsaulaen i Bergen.
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
From barking dogs to summer storms, icy winters, and birds chirping in spring, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is one of history’s greatest “program music” compositions.
Best known for his four-part masterpiece, it describes landscapes and scenes, evokes feelings and emotions, and brings forth memories without the need for words. You know it without knowing you know it and it never tires, gets old, or ceases to amaze.
Candlelight: The Best of Queen
The magical Candlelight series presents an enchanting evening fit for royalty at this spectacular Queen tribute concert. Ever since their debut in the early ’70s, the larger-than-life rock band has enamored fans all around the world with their anthemic songs, iconic music videos and flair for showmanship. From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to ‘We Will Rock You’, their biggest hits have become staples of the rock and pop genres and have heavily influenced countless artists over the past 50 years.
Candlelight: The Best of ABBA
Dig out the bell bottoms, platform shoes, blue Lycra leotards and escape into the world of glitter! Candlelight pays tribute to the incredible work of one of the most influential bands in pop music: the Swedish supergroup ABBA.
After winning Eurovision in 1974 with the song ‘Waterloo’, the band quickly gained worldwide fame, and we probably all know the rest of the story. Their catchy songs talk about hope and optimism, love and heartbreak, and even touch on political themes from those times; the melodies are cheerful and at times melodramatic, and the rhythms are inventive and unexpected.
The wondrous spectacle is a spellbinding experience open to all music lovers. With multiple ticket types and affordable prices, Candlelight is the experience that affords all audiences the pleasure of listening to live music in a new setting.
Doors open 30-45 minutes before the concert start time to also allow audiences the opportunity to bask in the glow of candlelight and take in the atmosphere. Performances also generally take place two or three times per evening, allowing guests the opportunity to grab dinner before or after their concert.