Every week, there are classical concerts held simultaneously in thousands of cities around the world. They are Candlelight Concerts. Candlelight Concerts are held in iconic spaces in each city , decorating thousands of cities. Talented musicians come forward and present a variety of genres, from authentic classical to pop, as classical music.
The programs of the Candlelight Concert are reconstructed and presented in the Candlelight style. Famous songs are arranged and performed by string quartets or orchestras . The softly fluttering candles and Candlelight’s unique special classical performances attract many audiences to return.
As its popularity grows, Candlelight is also leading the popularization of classical music by presenting various programs.
They perform classic masterpieces like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Mozart’s Requiem, as well as pieces by film music masters like Joe Hisaishi, Hans Zimmer, and Ennio Morricone. They don’t stop there, and they also perform famous songs by the most popular pop singers of this era, such as BTS, Queen, and Taylor Swift tribute programs.
Candlelight Concerts are held in Seoul’s most iconic spaces . We select spaces that are historically and design-wise significant and have a high sensitivity to experience as performance venues.
In order to allow people to listen to Bach’s St. Matthew Passion in a space of faith, a performance was held at the Francis Education Center, and Tadao Ando’s first design work in downtown Seoul, the JCC Arts Center, was chosen as the venue for the candlelight concert. Candlelight concerts are also being held at various locations in Seoul, including the Platform L Contemporary Art Center and Gangdong Arts Center.
“The explanations in between were very helpful in appreciating the music”, “It was a day filled with melodies and starlight that filled the space”, “It was a fun time watching it with my mother”
These are reviews left by audiences who have already attended the Candlelight Concert. As Candlelight started out by singing about the popularization of classical music , they run the performances in a way that is easy and not difficult for anyone to enjoy.
Candlelight concerts are open to anyone who loves music.
As you admire the candles lined up from the entrance to the seats and the stage, it will soon be time for the performers to come on stage. If you want to add a special event to your evening routine after work, check out the Candlelight Concert.