Candlelight: Romantic Classics at Église Saint Dominique

Candlelight: Romantic Classics in Quebec City

Indulge in an evening of timeless elegance with Candlelight: Romantic Classics—a concert experience that reimagines the world’s most beloved romantic compositions through the sublime beauty of a string quartet and the warm glow of candlelight. Set in the historic Église Saint-Dominique, this enchanting performance transforms classical masterpieces into a deeply emotional and immersive journey.

Program Highlights

• Fantasy Overture from Romeo and Juliet — Tchaikovsky

• Clair de Lune — Debussy

• Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana — Mascagni

• Che Gelida Manina from La Bohème — Puccini

• Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde — Wagner

• Méditation from Thaïs — Massenet

• Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (18th variation) — Rachmaninov

• Liebesträume No. 3 — Liszt

• String Quartet No. 2 in D – Notturno: Andante — Borodin

• Crisantemi — Puccini

• Serenade for Strings in E Minor, Op. 20 II. Larghetto — Elgar

Event Details

• Venue: Église Saint-Dominique, 175 Grande Allée Ouest, Québec, QC G1R 2H1

• Duration: Approximately 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the performance; late entry is not permitted.

• Age Requirement: Guests must be 8 years or older. Those under 16 must attend with an adult.

• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.

• Seating: Assigned by zone; first-come, first-served within your designated category.

Why You’ll Love It

Immerse yourself in a soulful and romantic ambiance as timeless melodies fill the sacred space. Whether you're planning a candlelit date, a cultural outing, or yearning to rediscover the beauty of classical music, this concert is a breathtaking way to spend an evening.