Sometimes a single melody is all it takes to instantly transport you back to a scene you think you know by heart: Rapunzel and Flynn under the glowing lanterns, Lady and the Tramp during their nighttime spaghetti moment, or Belle and the Beast in the festive ballroom. It is precisely these musical memories that take center stage at Candlelight: Disney Love Songs in Munich. In the elegant Max Joseph Hall of the Residenz, well-known Disney love songs are performed in an intimate string arrangement—surrounded by candlelight and a setting that lends the evening an almost fairy-tale-like tranquility.
29 August 2026 18:30 + more dates
From “The Lion King” to “Aladdin”: Disney melodies in a chamber music arrangement
The 60-minute program invites you to relive familiar movie scenes in a calmer, more intimate way. “Can This Be Love” from *The Lion King* immediately brings to mind Simba and Nala’s romantic night, while “A Dream Come True” from *Aladdin* translates the longing for freedom, closeness, and adventure into soaring string melodies. The concert is complemented by additional pieces from films such as *Frozen*, *Beauty and the Beast*, *Tangled*, *Encanto*, *Up*, *High School Musical*, and more. The classical arrangements preserve the nostalgia of these familiar songs while making them feel surprisingly fresh and particularly intimate.
Amid stucco, chandeliers, and the history of the Residenz: What makes the Max-Joseph-Saal so special
The Max-Joseph Hall provides a setting for the concert that perfectly suits the quiet grandeur of this music. With its delicate stucco work, crystal chandeliers, and intimate size, the hall fosters a special closeness between musicians and audience. As part of the Munich Residenz, it is also situated in an environment that has been associated with courtly culture, art, and music for centuries. Especially for a string quartet, where every detail is audible, this creates an atmosphere that feels both festive and intimate.
Amid candlelight, the sounds of strings, and the grand emotions of the Disney world, a concert evening unfolds that blends childhood memories with goosebump-inducing moments. If you’d like to attend, sign up for the waitlist now to secure exclusive first access to tickets—seats are limited!
