The Candlelight Concerts have captivated audiences worldwide with their innovative fusion of classical music and modern pop.
Launched in 2019, this global initiative – part of Fever’s entertainment platform – has reached Athens, where the atmospheric performances take place under thousands of flickering electric candles.
The Aenon String Quartet, composed of musicians from the Athens State Orchestra, plays reimagined works by Queen, ABBA and other icons. Recently, at the historic Parnassos Literary Society, a concert dubbed “Queen vs ABBA” attracted not only fans of these legendary bands but also classical music enthusiasts, eager to hear “Dancing Queen” or “I Want to Break Free: performed on violin, viola and cello.
The evening’s charm lies in its setting: a neoclassical hall illuminated by candlelight, creating an intimate, almost sacred ambiance. As the quartet performs, the audience, some softly singing, others swaying to the rhythm, becomes part of the performance itself.
The concert series expands beyond pop classics to feature pieces by Vivaldi, Mozart and Tchaikovsky, blending the old with the modern in an enchanting celebration of music.