Candlelight concerts are entertaining thousands of people in cities across the world every week. 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 Kanpur 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 hundreds—sometimes 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.
Gone is the production element and from behind the studio effects, your favourite songs resound as you’ve never heard them before. It’s a sight and sound to behold, and one that you’ll want to experience again and again.
Kanpur’s first Candlelight concerts
Candlelight: Tribute to A.R. Rahman
This performance celebrates A.R. Rahman’s remarkable contribution to music through the decades. Experience the joy of the season’s first rain with melodies from “Ghanan Ghanan” from Lagaan. Enjoy a mash-up of “Saathiya” and “Pachai Nirame” and be transported to the set of the 2011 film Rockstar as you hear the soul-stirring song “Kun Faya Kun”. Coupled with the mesmerising sea of candles, you’ve got an evening you won’t forget any time soon.
Candlelight: Best Movie Soundtracks
It’s impossible to overestimate the importance of movie soundtracks, especially in India. After all, what would Bollywood be without its catchy tunes and incredible dancing? At this invigorating concert you’ll hear classics like ‘Neele Neele Ambar’, ‘Lag Ja Gale’ and ‘Tujhe Bhula Diya’ played by talented musicians. As candles flicker all around, these songs will really tug at the heartstrings.
Candlelight: Tribute to R.D. Burman
Also known as ‘Pancham’, Rahul Dev Burman has paved the path for the future of music in Hindi. By blending electronic rock, jazz and disco music with Bengali folk music, he became one of the greatest music directors of the Hindi film music industry thanks to his unique style. R. D. Burman composed the scores of over 300 movies, including Kati Patang (1971), Aandhi (1975) and Kudrat (1981) and this Candlelight concert recreates some of his most popular tunes from these films and more at a charming venue.
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.