Dearest Reader,
While marital mess-ups, unladylike behaviour, and Her Majesty’s instinct are usually the kind of hot topics readers expect, I cannot resist covering what is likely to be this season’s rare jewel. And no, I am not referring to a debutante, but to Candlelight x Bridgerton instead. Since 2020, Shondaland’s hit series on Netflix has been teasing viewers with its scandalous storylines and unpredictable cast; however, there’s another signature element to the beloved period drama, its classical-pop soundtrack. And Candlelight is celebrating just that in Amsterdam.
Superfans and music lovers can get their tickets now, and you won’t want to miss the chance to hear modern-day hits like Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything” reworked on strings. Every familiar note will take you back to some of the series’ steamiest and most dramatic moments.
The Best of Bridgerton on Strings
If anyone shall reveal the circumstances of Candlelight meeting Bridgerton’s iconic soundtrack, it is I.
Like every elegant ball in Mayfair, a certain theme or tone for the evening must be set. For Candlelight x Bridgerton it is the mesmerising glow of thousands of flickering candles that will captivate audiences. Instrumental covers of songs from the show are set to be performed by a skilled string quartet, from Billie Eilish’s electropop hit “Bad Guy” to Sia’s uplifting “Cheap Thrills”. Channel your inner viscount, duke, duchess, or senior matron while listening to the same pieces that captured Colin and Penelope’s most passionate encounter, Simon’s envy, the lovely Daphne’s ability to make an entrance, and more.
There are other ways to re-enter the Regency era without rewatching every episode, and the solution is by attending a sensational concert at The Walloon Church (De Waalse Kerk). Embrace the warmth of countless candles, the sound of an ensemble reimagining contemporary music on strings, and a unique setting for an experience boasting just enough grace and sophistication that you can almost imagine you’re sitting at the Innovations Ball or likely to engage in a heated game of pall-mall the following day.
Go on a musical journey unlike any other and revisit your favourite characters. Her Majesty is rather hard to please, but I daresay even she couldn’t deny how brightly this candlelit jewel shines. Find your seat inside The Walloon Church (De Waalse Kerk) and let the sublime notes wash over you.
In addition, let us not be coy or greedy; spread the word far and wide: Best of Bridgerton on Strings is an unmissable event here to charm the city.
Yours truly,
Lady Whistledown