If you enjoy great music with talented musicians, Candlelight Concerts offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Thousands of candles illuminate the venue creating an amazing ambiance.
Whether you’re looking to find something for a special date night, or a family outing, there is a wide variety of themes and genres to choose from, such as, classical, jazz, rock, pop, movie soundtracks, and more.
There is classical music for every taste, from the Best of Beethoven to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. And if you are a fan of Pop, Rock, or a little Country, there are tributes to Adele, Taylor Swift, Cold Play, Beyonce and the Beatles to name a few.
These concerts take place in various cities throughout the world, making it easy to find a location near you. And the location of the Venue is often a destination in itself. The California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento is a great example.
My husband loves classical music and is particularly fond of the Italian composer, Antonio Vivaldi. I surprised him with tickets for his favorite Vivaldi concerto, Le quattro stagioni (Four Seasons). This was music in a whole new light … literally!
Antonio made his first known public appearance playing alongside his father in the San Marco Basilica in Venice in 1696. He became an excellent violinist, and in 1703 he was appointed violin master at the Ospedale della Pietà, a home for foundlings (abandoned children). The Pietà specialized in the musical training of its female wards, and those with musical aptitude were assigned to its excellent choir and orchestra, whose much-praised performances assisted the institution’s quest for donations and legacies.
By the way, did I mention that Vivaldi also trained for the priesthood and was ordained in 1703? This was a man of extraordinary talent and virtue!
Bravo Antonio, Bravo!
