Love is a complex feeling that has intrigued societies for millennia. What was first depicted through deities in the likes of Kāmadeva, Kurukulla, Cupid or Eros that inspired love or passion due to their mischievous nature, today the tempting feeling is more associated with personal affection and emotional connection with emphasis on happiness. Although its meaning has changed through time, we continue to hold it sacred and be riveted by its power. 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 the Vocalise String Quartet are there to serenade you with the soothing sounds of classical music. What’s more, the venue for this evening soiree is CHIJMES Hall, a restored 19th-century chapel. The pure white interiors and high arched ceilings make it one of Singapore’s most revered venues, and combined with the signature sea of twinkling candles bring on a sight to behold.
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and more
This Valentine’s, head to one of Singapore’s premier venues, the neo-gothic CHIJMES Hall, to listen to love songs from timeless romances like Romeo and Juliet and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, courtesy of Candlelight.
Other songs you can look forward to during the evening are “As Time Goes By” from the Hollywood classic Casablanca, as well as Tchaikovsky and Elgar’s widely loved compositions, namely “Serenade for Strings Orchestra in C Major, Op. 48” and “Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20”. Even the most stoic individuals will not help but melt to the sound of violins under the glow of a thousand candles.
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.