This Valentine’s Day, Candlelight is after the same rainbow as Holly Golightly, Jack Dawson, and Romeo Montague. Bringing a candlelit performance featuring classical takes on some of the greatest love songs and compositions of all time to Charleston, the concert series will whisk audiences away to a dreamy land of romance carried on the air of Mancini’s “Moon River”, Piazzolla’s Libertango, and other seductive notes.
Charleston’s historic Unitarian Church at 4 Archdale Street will be transformed into a setting fit for the screen. Surprise someone special and spend February 14 getting lost in the magic of old Hollywood, tragic romances, and Italian opera. From music by Ennio Morricone to Pietro Mascagni’s elegant intermezzo, under love’s heavy burden you shall sink.
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and More
The combination of The Unitarian Church’s Gothic Revival details, its fan tracery ceiling, and a sea of candles creates the perfect atmosphere for an intimate Valentine’s Day special. Couple that with the pre-existing enchantment of the day itself, and you’ve set yourself up for a memorable evening out. Where better to celebrate love’s overall triumph than at a venue that has survived numerous challenges, including fires and an earthquake?
Hold hands, gaze into each other’s eyes or sit at a distance if you’re not the PDA type of couple! And be dazzled by a Listeso string quartet’s take on songs from the likes of The Mission, Thaïs, and Titanic. After this 60-minute performance, you’ll feel like serenading your date with the chorus of “I Will Always Love You” or “Take My Breath Away”.
Jack froze to death for Rose. Romeo swallows the poison for Juliet. Furthermore, Holly, the sophisticated socialite, opened her heart for Paul Varjak. So, treating your significant other to a romantic concert on Valentine’s Day is one of the easier ways to show you truly care. What are you waiting for? “From the very start, open up your heart, be a lasting part of everlasting love“!
What’s more, with two performances taking place on Valentine’s Day, you can choose a Candlelight concert to suit your schedule.