Nowadays, love is passionate, love is intimate, love is all these things and more. But that hasn’t always been the case. Depicted through deities in the likes of Kāmadeva, Kurukulla, Cupid or Eros, love was once considered more mischievous in nature, at least many centuries ago. Every year we dedicate a special day to love but this time around, you can celebrate your bonds and connections at the alluring Candlelight Valentine’s Day special in Singapore.
Whether you want to outdo last year’s celebrations, want to impress your new beau, treat yourself with a unique experience, or show appreciation for the friendships in your lives, the talented musicians of a string quartet are there to serenade you with the soothing sounds of classical music.
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
“Your Song” captures the innocence and vulnerability of love and Elton John’s humility as he doesn’t know how to properly articulate his feelings. Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” explores a longing for a deeper connection, capturing the pivotal moment in A Star Is Born where the two main characters begin to open up to each other. Whereas Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” describes seeing the world through the rosy lens of romance, conveying the transformative power of love. Sound familiar?
These songs resonate with audiences because they remind listeners of the magic that true connection brings to life. And this season, you can hear them and many more reinterpreted in the classical form by a talented string quartet at The Arts House. Along with Candlelight’s sea of candles, these melodies will create a dreamy and almost hypnotic quality, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Prepare to be swept away by the heartwarming notes of a string quartet and the beauty of a sea of flickering candles at the Candlelight Valentine’s Day special. In February we take the time to think of the love in our lives and in 2024, Candlelight helps to set the mood for an unforgettable Valentine’s.
There are two 65-minute concerts on the evening, at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm and doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the show. You’ll have plenty of time to marvel at the 19th-century venue, and snap a few pictures of its exquisite interiors and stained glass bathed in candlelight.