Summer concerts offer classical versions of Taylor Swift, Coldplay surrounded by candles

Karlee Van De Venter
Courtesy: Candlelight Concerts

This summer, a brand-new entertainment experience is coming to Tri-Cities. A successful series of shows that have appeared across the globe, Candlelight Concerts, will be coming to town. The shows bring a classical music experience to candle-covered stages.

With six shows at the Uptown Theatre in Richland throughout the summer months, there will be numerous opportunities to experience a performance.

“Candlelight invites a broader audience that might have never considered a classical music concert before to connect with the most iconic pieces of the greatest composers and listen to the top hits of well-known artists in a different way,” states the press release from Candlelight Concerts.

The shows are aimed at expanding access to and interest in classical music, while enhancing the experience with the lighted effect.

Candlelight Concerts in Tri-Cities

There are three different shows coming to Richland, each of which will have two performances. They’ll each feature one-hour sets by the Listeso String Quartet, surrounded by thousands of candles for the ultimate viewing experience.

For safety purposes, the candles are flameless.

“Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Tri-Cities,” the press release states.

In June, the string quartet will perform a candlelight program featuring Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons,” among other classical works. In July, they’ll perform a Taylor Swift tribute show, and in August, a Coldplay tribute show.

“The Four Seasons” show will be at the Uptown Theatre June 28, at 3:30 and 6 p.m. The tentative set list includes:

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 268: “Spring” by Vivaldi

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: “Summer” by Vivaldi

  • “Thais: Méditation” by Jules Massenet

  • “The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas: Verano Porteño” by Astor Piazzolla

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: “Autumn” by Vivaldi

  • The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: “Winter” by Vivaldi

The Taylor Swift tribute concert will be July 31 at 3:30 and 6 p.m. The tentative set list includes:

  • “Lavender Haze”

  • “Love Story”

  • “Cardigan”

  • “Blank Space”

  • “Enchanted”

  • “Anti-Hero”

  • “Snow on the Beach”

  • “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

  • “All Too Well”

  • “Lover”

  • “I Knew You Were Trouble”

  • “You Belong With Me”

  • “Shake It Off”

The Coldplay tribute concert will be August 31 at 3:30 and 6 p.m. The tentative set list includes:

  • “Clocks”

  • “My Universe”

  • “Speed of Sound”

  • “Trouble”

  • “Fix You”

  • “Paradise”

  • “Shiver”

  • “Yellow”

  • “Something Just Like This”

  • “The Scientist”

  • “A Sky Full of Stars”

Attend Tri-Cities Candlelight Concerts

Tickets are available for each show in three levels, for $40, $50 and $60 a piece. Seats are assigned by level, then offered on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will not be available at the door and must be purchased online before the concert.

Doors will open 45 minutes before the show’s start. Late entry is not permitted, so be sure to get there at a good time.

Attendees must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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