Cupid’s arrow is poised, secret admirers are writing their heartfelt notes, and the utterly besotted have ordered their bunches of strikingly red roses—the day of love is fast approaching. And in the spirit of romance and bold declarations, the Candlelight series is bringing a Valentine’s Day special to Toronto. Make them swoon with tickets to an intimate performance kissed by the light of countless candles.
You will find yourself in good and charming company as a classically-trained Listeso string quartet and R&B artist Zenesoul take on some of the most romantic love songs of all time at Paradise Theatre and The Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto. After all, what could be more endearing than a candlelit concert inspired by music from the likes of Romeo and Juliet, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Titanic?
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and more
Step inside a stunning venue and prepare to be greeted by an extraordinary atmosphere. The tone of your evening will be set by tributes to legendary love stories, from that of Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater to Romeo and Juliet’s star-crossed fate. The talented string quartet will serenade you and your date with works by Nino Rota, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Puccini, and more. Your special someone won’t know what hit them after this mesmerising 60-minute concert.
Valentine’s R&B feat. Zenesoul
If you like the vocal runs and alluring beats of R&B, this Valentine’s Day will get a lot sweeter with this next tribute to some of the most beloved songs of the genre. Local sensation Zenesoul is bringing her insane vocals to The Paradise Theatre to recreate iconic hits like “I Will Always Love You”, “Golden” by Jill Scott and Prince’s “Adore”, as well as some of her own songs such as “Crown” and “Love Island”.
She’s a Juno-nominated R&B/Neo-Soul artist, incorporating different styles and genres in her sound, including R&B, Neo-Soul and Afro-Beat. This V-Day, you can discover her talent firsthand, thanks to Candlelight!
We know it can be tricky to make plans for Valentine’s Day. Luckily, the Candlelight Valentine’s Day special is taking place on several dates! What’s more, with different times to choose from, you can plan for a pre or post-show meal at your favourite restaurant.