Are you looking for an evening of drama and magic? These Candlelight concerts are bringing the Tall Ship at Riverside to life with renditions of some the most well-known soundtracks and film scores. Get to know some familiar theme songs and soundtracks and be reminded of the profound effect they have on us.
The Tall Ship is set to host performances featuring songs from iconic films such as The Godfather, La La Land, and more. If you’re a movie buff, you definitely won’t want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience.
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The Best of Joe Hisaishi at The Tall Ship
Joe Hisaishi is known for his long-time association with Studio Ghibli. Having scored all but one of Hayao Miyazaki’s animated films, anime fans are more than familiar with the Japanese composer’s emotional melodies. Enter into the magical worlds of popular films such as Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Princess Mononoke while listening to classical renditions of the music helping to define them. What makes this experience even more unique is the breathtaking, floating setting on The Tall Ship at Riverside.
Floating Candlelight: Movie Soundtracks at The Tall Ship
The Candlelight series has created a setlist inspired by some of the greatest movies of all time and will be bringing their musical essence to life at The Tall Ship in Glasgow. Mary Poppins, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, Cinema Paradiso, and The Mission are some of the legendary films being recaptured by a talented string quartet on this special evening. Once you board the vessel at Riverside, you will enter into a warm environment bathed in the glow of a sea of candles.
A Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi at The Barony Hall
Ludovico Einaudi is one of the most lauded composers in recent history, and his work on films such as Insidious and Nomadland has garnered him a huge amount of praise and acclaim. At this magical candlelit tribute to the Italian composer, you’ll hear a solo pianist take on compositions including Elegy for the Arctic, In Un’Altra Vita and Nuvole Bianche all while hundreds of candles flicker around you. It’s set to be an unforgettable evening you won’t want to miss.
Hearing your favourite theme songs or film scores while sitting in a unique venue surrounded by candles is a great opportunity to discover something new about the shows and movies you adore or appreciate the music as a separate, moving piece.
The Candlelight series takes place twice each night with two back-to-back 60-65 minute performances. Doors will open 45 minutes prior to each show.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.