Music lovers in Doha are set for a unique sensory experience as the globally acclaimed Candlelight Concert series returns this summer, bringing its signature candlelit ambiance to some of the city’s most iconic venues.

According to Visit Qatar, the series, which reimagines the hits of legendary artists of Queen, ABBA, Adele, Hans Zimmer, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran will kick off on June 13 at the Museum of Islamic Art.

The concert series, having already enchanted more than 3mn attendees in over 100 cities worldwide, is renowned for transforming spectacular locations into intimate stages illuminated by thousands of flickering candles.

Presented by Fever, the events bring “the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations,” allowing audiences to enjoy jazz, rock, pop, and classical works in a magical atmosphere.

Performances begin with a musical face-off: ‘Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA’ on June 13 led by pianist Jelizaveta Vasiljeva, who will perform timeless anthems including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are The Champions, Dancing Queen, and Mamma Mia across two shows at 5.30pm and 7.30 pm.

The series then moves to Four Seasons Doha on June 21, featuring pianist Sonja Park of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. First, a tribute to the cinematic scores of Hans Zimmer will take centre stage with powerful pieces from blockbusters like Time (Inception), This Land (The Lion King), Man of Steel (Man of Steel), The Dark Knight (Batman), and Now We Are Free (Gladiator).

Park will also perform ‘Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele’, a moving homage to the powerhouse ballads of the British superstar, featuring hits like Hello, Someone Like You, Someone Like You, When We Were Young, Skyfall, and Rolling in the Deep.

The musical offerings will continue on July 17 at Mondrian Doha Hotel, hosting back-to-back tributes celebrating two of modern pop’s biggest acts.

Fans can immerse themselves in the soaring anthems of Coldplay, with classics like Viva La Vida and Fix You, followed by a tribute to Ed Sheeran by Vasiljeva, featuring his most beloved songs such Thinking Out Loud and Photograph, in addition to Perfect and Shape of You.
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