Movie soundtracks enhance the emotional impact of a film and are a crucial part of storytelling. We all know that music has the ability to evoke powerful emotions in people, and a well-chosen soundtrack can help to amplify the mood and atmosphere of a scene. To celebrate the amazing soundtracks that have accompanied some of our favorite movies and anime, Candlelight invites you to a series of tribute concerts to some of the most iconic scores in movie and anime history.
The Norman Knox Presbyterian Church, the historic First Baptist Church and the indie Gladstone Theatre are set to host a variety of classical performances inspired by movies and tv shows. Between Hollywood classics and best of video games, there are plenty of Candlelight concerts honoring cinema and entertainment to choose from.
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The Best of Hans Zimmer at First Baptist Church
You probably know the German composer for his remarkable contribution to music in film. Hans Zimmer has scored more than 500 projects across all mediums, is a multiple Academy Award and Grammy winner and has been named on the list of Top 100 Living Geniuses. He stands out for his unique blend of electronic sounds with traditional orchestral arrangements.
You can catch some of his best work, including themes from Inception, Dunkirk, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, and many more at First Baptist Church this season. The iconic scores will be performed live by a talented string quartet, as they’re surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles.
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Who can’t remember the haunting melodies of “Tubular Bells” from The Exorcist that still give us chills every time we hear them? Or the iconic Addams Family theme created by Brooklyn-born TV and film composer, Victor Mizzy, that perfectly reflects the series’ and films’ eerie themes. Whereas, the theme from Beetlejuice composed by the brilliant Danny Elfman, takes you on a sonic roller-coaster of insanity with the french horn as its backbone and piano instrumentals, trumpets and trombone sounds for staccato upbeats.
This fall, you can listen to these and many more at The Gladstone Theatre and First Baptist Church. This year, spend spooky season listening to haunting melodies at an intimate setting under candlelight!
There’s nothing more relaxing than sitting in a candlelit setting surrounded by beautiful architecture and listening to classical music. Candlelight provides the perfect escape from everyday pressures, where you can simply unwind while listening to soul-stirring classical renditions of familiar tunes.
Find the perfect Candlelight concert in Ottawa celebrating soundtracks that best suits your schedule. With a wide range of performances coming to First Baptist Church, Knox Presbyterian Church and The Gladstone Theatre, you’re certain to find the ideal show for you.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.