Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of From Bach to The Beatles at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
National Music Centre's new exhibition From Me to You: The Beatles in Canada 1964-1966 will be open prior to the performance from 8:45 pm to 9:30 pm and after the performance from 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Explore this special exhibition for a minimum donation of $5 per person, which will help NMC continue to amplify the love, sharing, and understanding of music in Canada. There will also be The Beatles merchandise available in the NMC Gift Shop & Café.
Tentative Program:
Bach:
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
- Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude
- Ave Maria (Bach / Gounod)
- Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace
The Beatles:
- I Want to Hold Your Hand
- Yesterday
- Blackbird
- Strawberry Fields Forever
- All You Need Is Love
- Eleanor Rigby
- Michelle
- Love Me Do
- Something
- In My Life
- Hey Jude
- Here Comes the Sun
- Come Together
Performers:
- Listeso String Quartet
About the Exhibition:
National Music Centre's new temporary exhibition From Me to You: The Beatles in Canada 1964-1966 offers a nostalgic tribute to the band's transformative years upon arriving in Canada for the first time. The display captures the cultural landscape of Canada in the 1960s, and the frenzied excitement of Beatlemania that swept across the country. Adorned with rare photographs, memorabilia and audiovisual treasures, the exhibition will transport visitors to the landmark moment when The Beatles invaded Canada’s consciousness and ignited a nation's fervour. From the band’s electrifying performances in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, nearly drowned out by the sounds of screaming fans, to the impact on pop culture that ensued, each artifact tells a story of the Fab Four's indelible impact on Canadian music history. The exhibit not only showcases The Beatles' musical evolution during this period, but also highlights its cultural influence.