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When you think of romance, what comes to mind – chocolate? Music? Candles? While you can browse the region’s chocolate shops for the former, you’ll want to check out Candlelight concerts in the Hudson Valley for the latter. The perfect combination of ambiance and a lovely show, these concerts are ideal to attend with your spouse to enjoy music from your favorite artists reimagined on the strings amid a bright and brilliant backdrop. With locations in Cohoes and Poughkeepsie, Candlelight concerts are unique and meaningful ways to treat your special someone for Valentine’s Day in the Capital Region and mid-Hudson Valley.
Living Water Church
260 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie
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Rings & Dragons
January 24 & February 7, 6 p.m.
If you or your partner are fans of The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, Rings & Dragons is the Candlelight show for you. Under the gentle glow of candlelight, the New York City-based Highline String Quartet will perform themes like “The Passing of the Elves,” “Flaming Red Hair,” “Misty Mountains Colds,” and “The Shire,” among other featured themes in the movies.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
January 24, 8:30 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with classical music at Poughkeepsie’s Living Water Church. With the music of Vivaldi and more, the concert features the Highline String Quartet playing romantic classics from compositions like The Four Seasons, The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas, and The Carnival of the Animals.
The Best of the Beatles
February 7, 8:30 p.m.
Who doesn’t love The Beatles? Skip the crowds on February 14 and enjoy a string concert by candlelight on February 7 featuring the music of one of the most influential bands in music history. In Poughkeepsie, enjoy hits like “Here Comes the Sun,” “Come Together,” “Blackbird,” “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds,” “Hey Jude,” and more reimagined at this unique concert.
The Venue
65 Congress Street, Cohoes
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Classical Romance
February 14, 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
With two different show times on Valentine’s Day, The Venue in Cohoes hosts this Classical Romance show for love birds. From traditional stories to unrequited love, enjoy music from composers Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Mascagni, and more under the soft glow of candlelight.
Tribute to Queen
February 15, 8:30 p.m.
If you and your loved one are into a more modern music scene, secure your spots at Candlelight’s Tribute to Queen concert. The Valentine’s Day weekend event features the Listeso String Quartet playing hits like “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody to Love,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” and more at The Venue.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
February 15, 6 p.m.
While similar to Poughkeepsie’s Vivaldi-inspired concert, the Capital Region puts on a classical show performed by the Listeso String Quartet that screams romance. The concert includes music from The Four Seasons, Thaïs, and The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas to make your Valentine’s Day weekend special.
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