Join us at Christ Lutheran Church for 45 minutes of music followed by refreshments and conversation with the artists after the music.

Gao Hong, Zhengang Xie, and Mei Hu will play in various arrangements, giving listeners a wide variety of Chinese music to experience, including, folk, classical, minority, and Peking opera instrumentals. 

Gao Hong - Chinese Pipa Soloist/Composer/Improviser/Educator

Zhengang Xie - Jinghu and Erhu (fiddles)

Mei Hu - Yueqin (lute) and yangqin (hammered dulcimer)

Tickets are general admission. Coffee/Tea and light dessert are included in your ticket price.

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre is celebrating its 40th anniversary season. Founded in 1982 by Susana di Palma, Zorongo was the first dance studio in the Twin Cities dedicated solely to the art of flamenco. It is now the largest flamenco studio in the Upper Midwest. 

Flamenco is an artistic articulation of human suffering, joy, and longings. Flamenco, distinguished by its use of complex, percussive rhythmic patterns (including clapping, finger snapping, and footwork) and non-Western scales and melisma, are evidence of Roma's wanderings through West Asia and the Middle East. In performance, a dynamic relationship between dancers and musicians is established, expressing the deep, emotive power (Duende) at the heart of flamenco.

Zorongo's mission is to draw people of diverse backgrounds close to the power and passion of flamenco, and thrilled to bring the soul of Spain to Marine Candlelight Series' stage. 

Join us for a lovely evening of string quartet music by candlelight.

The Isles Ensemble plans concerts that are inspiring, fun and personal experiences for each audience member regardless of musical background. Repertoire is chosen from a wide range of styles and includes gems from the standard repertoire as well as little-known works that audiences will be pleased to experience, perhaps for the first time. The players introduce each piece to provide some listening guidance as well as a performer’s perspective. After the concert, audience members are invited to share in conversation with the musicians to get to know each other and discuss the music in more depth. 

An evening of baroque music by candlelight with Flying Forms.

Flying Forms, formed in 2005, is a baroque chamber music ensemble based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They are committed to being a presence that transforms communities and inspires expression through excellence in performance, innovative education, and creative collaboration. They will be joined by renowned baroque flautist, Immanuel Davis, one of the most versatile flautists of his generation.

Stick around for conversation with the artists after the concert.

Marc Levine, baroque violin

Tulio Rondón, baroque cello and viola da gamba

Tami Morse, harpsichord

Immanuel Davis, flute and traverso

Special benefit concert to help support MCS in future seasons.

A special season kick-off! An evening of solo jazz piano music by candlelight with jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson. A 45-minute performance followed by wine, dessert, and conversation with the artist.

Dessert and wine catered by Änna's Bistro are included with the ticket purchase. Proceeds from this event will help benefit the Marine Candlelight Series for upcoming seasons.

Twin Cities-based woodwind quintet comprised of innovative and cross-disciplinary women.

Conversation with the artists after the concert.

Alexandra Berndt, bassoon

Bethany Gonella, flute

Susan Miranda, oboe

Weily Grina-Shay, clarinet

Allison Akins, horn

An evening of classical chamber music by candlelight with members of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet.

Conversation with the artists after the concert.

An evening of classical chamber music by candlelight with members of the Minnesota Orchestra and MN Opera. (violin, viola, cello)

Conversation with the artists after the concert.