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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Christmas Movie Soundtracks at Central Hall Westminster
Add an extra dash of sparkle to your Christmas season with a Candlelight concert dedicated to festive music. Sleighbells will not be the only things ringing out this festive season as Central Hall Westminster glows with thousands of candles and songs like ’Let It Snow’, ’All I Wants For Christmas’, and ’The Little Drummer Boy’. As soft light illuminates this special London spot it is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.
Candlelight: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Soundtracks
Fans of Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, Avatar, and other sci-fi and fantasy films and tv series won’t want to miss out on this mesmerising performance. Morassi Quartet will transport you to some of the most memorable scenes as they perform soundtracks from the likes of Inception, Dragonheart, Back to the Future and more at Southwark Cathedral.
The Best of Hans Zimmer at Glaziers Hall and Central Hall Westminster
Known for his combination of traditional orchestral arrangements and electronic music, Zimmer has reshaped the landscape of modern-day film scoring. Relive some of your favorite movie moments with classical renditions of music from the likes of The Dark Night, Inception, and Gladiator. Candlelight celebrates the amazing works of the legendary composer in multiple evenings, dedicated to bringing the magic of movies to Glaziers Hall and Central Hall Westminster.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi
Ludovico Einaudi’s simple yet incredibly moving pieces are being brought to life at St Mary’s Church London. Fall under the spell of pieces such as Divenire, In Un Altra Vita, Nuvole Bianche, and many more while sitting surrounded by countless candles inside a stunning venue. Perfect for a romantic evening out or plan with friends and family to appreciate some of the greatest piano music of today.
The Best of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings at St Mary’s Church London
Celebrate the best of Indian cinema at this emotive and uplifting tribute coming to St Mary’s Church London this January. 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 the brilliantly talented musicians of Morassi Quartet, an evening that will take you back to some of your favorite dramatic and lively, on-screen moments.
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.