Candlelight Concerts will be returning to the North East next month for two evenings of live music held in one of the region's beautiful buildings.
Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens will be illuminated by thousands of candles to provide an idyllic setting for local musicians to perform music from some of the world's most renowned artists. The popular event is ran by global live-entertainment company, Fever, and has toured 100 cities worldwide.
And now the event is coming to Durham in July with a series of special performances, kicking off with Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay and Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works.
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Candlelight Concerts is a series of original music concerts aimed at democratising access to culture by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music candlelit performances played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles.
It was initially conceived as a classical music series with concerts featuring works from great composers, such as Vivaldi, Mozart, and Chopin. Now, the ever-growing list of programs includes a variety of themes and genres, including tributes to contemporary artists like Queen, ABBA, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran, as well as shows dedicated to K-Pop, movie soundtracks and many more.
The multi-sensory experience has also evolved to feature different elements, such as ballet dancers or aerial performers, as well as other genres, such as jazz, soul, opera, flamenco and more. The events have already been successful in Newcastle, with a number of shows held at Discovery Museum.
And it will return to the city again on Thursday, June 29, for an evening dedicated to the music of Taylor Swift at The Common Room at Wood Hall on Westgate Road. More information and remaining tickets for the event can be found here.
Candlelight Concerts will arrive in Durham from July 21 for an evening celebrating some of Hans Zimmer's best works. And on July 28 a second event will pay tribute to Coldplay's greatest hits.
Candlelight Durham: Hans Zimmer's Best Works
- Venue: Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Dates and Times: 21 July at 8:30 p.m.
- Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
- Value: 1 Ticket - from £15.00
- More information and tickets can be found here.
Candlelight Durham: A Tribute to Coldplay
- Venue: Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Dates and Times: 28 July at 8:30 p.m.
- Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
- Value: 1 Ticket - from £15.00
More information and tickets can be found here.
