Love, that coveted feeling that enriches our existence and shapes our very being. For centuries, writers and artists have delved into the joys, agonies, and at times tragedies of romance, be they happily-ever-afters, courtly loves, or ill-fated romances. This February, you don’t have to play to the cheap seats to say ‘I love you’ using countless posts on your socials or buying heart-shaped chocolates. Instead, a captivating Candlelight Valentine’s Day concert in Richmond might just do the trick.
Hear iconic compositions in a new light, ranging from Debussy’s Clair de Lune, L.32 to Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy Overture from Romeo and Juliet. No tales of attainable utopia, no pursuit of standards of another couple’s way of living, but rather an ode to love as it can be, in all its forms: a dedication to that special someone, your friends, family, and even yourself.
Candlelight Valentine’s Day in Richmond
Candlelight: Romantic Classics
Spend V-Day listening to timeless compositions that have captured a feeling that for many is indescribable at the Candlelight Valentine’s Day special. With pieces by Mascagni, Puccini, Massenet, and Wagner, among others, the program includes music that speaks to the heart. Taking place at Bolling Haxall House, immerse yourself for 60 minutes in a beautifully candlelit environment and take a moment to appreciate the love in your life.
This Valentine’s Day, we’re steering away from the innumerable Instagram posts bombarded with cheesy hashtags. Alternatively, we’re choosing to appreciate the people in our lives and nourish the positive regard for ourselves as we relax in a relaxing, candlelit setting.