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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Mozart vs Beethoven's music, reimagined live
Hear iconic music from Sonata No. 14 en C# menor, Op. 27, No. 2 Quasi una fantasia: I. Adagio Sostenuto (Claro de Luna), Sonate Pathétique No. 8 en C Menor, Op. 13: II. Adagio, Bagatelle No. 25 en A menor: Für Elise and more, performed live by a string quartet.

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Enjoy the concert at Scottish Rite Consistory, Des Moines, an exceptional setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- Eine Kleine NachtmusikWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- The Marriage of Figaro OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Aria - The Queen of the NightWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Symphony No. 40 from K.550Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Lacrymosa from RequiemWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- String Quartet No. 4 in C MinorLudwig van Beethoven
- Symphony No. 5Ludwig van Beethoven
- Turkish March from The Ruins of Athens, Op. 113 No. 4Ludwig van Beethoven
- Symphony No.7 AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven
- Symphony No. 9Ludwig van Beethoven
- Fur EliseLudwig van Beethoven
Performers
- String quartetQuartet 515
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In short About the concert
Experience Mozart vs Beethoven's most iconic music in a new light at Scottish Rite Consistory. Surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles, a string quartet brings unforgettable music from Sonata No. 14 en C# menor, Op. 27, No. 2 Quasi una fantasia: I. Adagio Sostenuto (Claro de Luna), Sonate Pathétique No. 8 en C Menor, Op. 13: II. Adagio, Bagatelle No. 25 en A menor: Für Elise to life in a 60-minute concert.
This concert experience is a tribute. It is not linked, endorsed or sponsored by the artist, his heirs or his official representatives.
On the day How it works

Arrive with time to spare
Doors open 45 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted.

Settle into your seat
Seats are assigned on arrival, on a first-come basis within the zone of the ticket you purchased.

Let the music take over
Sit back and enjoy 60 minutes of live music, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.8/5
based on 142 reviews
Elizabeth R.
feb 2025
It was an exceptional experience.
Jada G.
feb 2025
What a beautiful evening, thank you!
Guilhem H.
feb 2025
Friendly staff and beautiful music! It was our first Candlelight event and we loved it!
Yago
feb 2025
Friendly staff, great location and superb artist. It was a great event. Highly recommended
Carolyn W.
feb 2025
Gorgeous music, venue heavenly indeed
About the venueScottish Rite Consistory
The Scottish Rite Consistory offers a grand and historic setting with ornate architecture and timeless elegance—perfect for weddings, galas, and cultural events in a venue rich with tradition and character. Image source: Scottish Rite Consistory Google Profile
Address
519 Park Street, Des Moines, 50309
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