Candlelight Concerts are lighting up the stunning Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh
Mark your calendars for Friday November 15…
It’s not Music Of The Spheres World Tour, but it does have Coldplayers written all over it.
If hearing arrangements of Coldplay’s songs performed by a string quartet as it’s surrounded by thousands of flickering LED candles in an intimate venue sounds dreamy, mark your calendars next weekend.
Taking music enthusiasts on a journey through Coldplay’s iconic tracks, the esteemed ensemble, The Riyadh Strings, featuring Rewan Abdelrazik, Elvin Najafov, Gevorg Sargsyan, and Zorik Bazinyan, captivates the audience with masterpieces such as “Clocks”, “Fix You”, and “Yellow”.
Or, if you’re less “Sky Full of Stars” and more Concerto No. 3 en F Major, Op.8 RV, 293, “Autumn”, there’s the same concept but with the music of Vivaldi. The Riyadh Strings will also be delivering evocative renditions of “Spring” and “Winter”, as well as the compelling piece “Palladio” by Karl Jenkins.
Fever, which bills itself as a “live-entertainment discovery platform”, is bringing its original programming to Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel for the first time with two of its Candlelight Concerts on Friday November 15 – one featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and the other A Tribute to Coldplay.
Each concert promises an unforgettable evening of classical mastery, emotion, and elegance. After the performance, guests can also indulge in a special dinner at the hotel to complete the evening.
If you’re thinking about basking in the glow, here’s what to know.
When are the Candlelight Concerts?
“Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons” takes place on Friday November 15 at 5.30pm. Meanwhile, there are two performances for “Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay” – 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Friday November 15.
Who performs the concerts?
The Riyadh Strings, which features Rewan Abdelrazik, Elvin Najafov, Gevorg Sargsyan, and Zorik Bazinyan, will perform each 65-minute concert. There are no vocalists, although fans at some of the concerts have been known to sing along.
How much are tickets and where can I get them?
Tickets are priced at SAR425 for Zone A, SAR375 for Zone B, and SAR325 for Zone C, and they can be purchased on Feverup.com in advance. No tickets will be sold at the venue. You can also top up SAR350 for a three-course dinner experience at the hotel.
Anything else I need to know?
Doors open 30 minutes before the show, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis within the seating zone for which you bought your ticket. Concerts are open to ages eight and older, and an adult must accompany those below 16.
Candlelight Concerts, Nov 15, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, 5.30pm & A Tribute to Coldplay, 7.30pm & 9.30pm. Tickets start from SAR325 and can be purchased here for Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and here for A Tribute to Coldplay.
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