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 Swansea 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 favorite 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.
Swansea’s first Candlelight concerts
This season, Candlelight is coming to light up The National Waterfront Museum. Prepare to be captivated by performances guided by music from modern-day icons and timeless composers inside this iconic museum located on the quayside of Swansea Marina.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
Dig out the bell bottoms, platform shoes, and 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.
Candlelight: Halloween
Who doesn’t remember the spine-tingling melody of ‘Tubular Bells’ from The Exorcist? Or the iconic soundtrack to The Addams Family, which perfectly captures the eccentric nature of this saga? This year, Candlelight invites you to celebrate Halloween in a unique way at a special concert with iconic film music from horror films and creepy series.
Soundtracks provide audio that makes everything even spookier, evoking a strong, and often visceral reaction in viewers, building tension and suspense. If you’re a horror fans, you can’t miss the chance to relive famous, spine-tingling movie moments in a dark room lit only by candles.
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.