1. The atmosphere
The surrounding of a concert is just as important as the music. For a satisfying, intimate getaway, what’s better than getting lost in the flickering of thousands of candles (all done safely, of course). The transformative power of mood lighting can reimagine pretty much any space, not to mention venues such as St Andrew’s Parish Church or The O’Reilly Theatre.
2. The musicians
Firstly, you don’t have to be a die-hard classical music fan to enjoy a Candlelight concert. It’s all about the skill and talent of the musicians to deliver the best experience possible, to make the audience feel things. What is more, guests can choose to see tributes from Vivaldi to the iconic songs of Queen or even Daft Punk.
3. You can admire the work of the best composers of all time
Candlelight started off as a nod to the best works in classical music, making it easily accessible to the general public. The goal remains unchanged to this day, so visitors can experience the masterpieces created by melodic geniuses like Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
4. You can listen to tributes to your favourite artists
That’s right, Candlelight concerts are not just about classical music. One of the main reasons you should attend a Candlelight concert is you can marvel at well-thought-out tributes to famous artists and bands, such as Queen, Daft Punk, Coldplay, Whitney Houston and Pink Floyd. Imagine when all the glitzy sound effects and studio embellishments fade away, leaving you to enjoy the purest versions of your favourite songs.
5. The stories behind the music
Another reason why you should attend a Candlelight concert is that guests don’t just sit through an hour of uninterrupted musical arrangements. They become a part of the art of storytelling. Music lovers can find out little anecdotes and stories behind some of the songs, as the musicians break every two songs to tell the spectators more about what’s about to come.
6. The ticket prices
Thankfully, guests do not need to break the bank to attend a Candlelight concert. The prices start at as little as 19 euros, going up to 40 euros for a premium seat. Thus, visitors can treat themselves and/or their loved ones to live music performed by talented musicians without having to worry too much about having to save up for an expensive ticket.
7. Five-star reviews across the board
Since setting foot in Dublin, Candlelight concerts have been praised by music lovers. With countless five-star reviews, concert-goers had so much to say about all the reasons to go to a Candlelight event:
“We had a wonderful time and the venue was perfect for an intimate gathering.”, wrote David S.
“Super well organised, what a great time!”, expressed Corinne H.
“What an enjoyable evening! The venue was beautiful, the music was fantastic. Everything was handled in a very professional and safe way!”, said Kathy T.