There are soundtracks that continue to tell stories long after the films have ended. Such is the case with Howard Shore’s music for *The Lord of the Rings*, which now comes to Lisbon with *Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings*. In the year the trilogy celebrates its 25th anniversary, a string quartet offers a fresh interpretation of these compositions at the historic Altis Grand Hotel.
4 December 2026 19:30 + more dates
Altis Grand Hotel
A score for hundreds of musicians, entrusted to four strings
On the *The Lord of the Rings* soundtrack albums, Howard Shore’s music takes on an orchestral dimension, featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Voices and London Oratory School Schola choirs. In *Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings*, these compositions are adapted for a string quartet, which performs a selection of 13 pieces from the three films live.
It is the music itself that guides the journey through some of Middle-earth’s most recognizable places. “Concerning Hobbits” evokes the tranquility of the Shire, “The Riders of Rohan” conjures the landscapes of Rohan, and “Minas Tirith” captures the grandeur of Gondor. Along the way, tracks such as “In Dreams,” “Gollum’s Song,” and “Into the West” also appear, leading up to the final piece, “The Grey Havens.”
The repertoire was approved by Howard Shore, the composer responsible for the trilogy’s original soundtrack. The scores were also approved by Shore for this performance, which features 13 instrumental pieces performed without vocals.
A Lisbon hotel with over 50 years of history
Founded by Fernando Martins and inaugurated in November 1973. At the time, it opened with only five floors in operation and became the country’s fourth five-star hotel. Over the decades, the Altis has hosted various events that are part of Portugal’s contemporary history.
One of the most memorable events took place on November 6, 1975, when it hosted the televised debate between Mário Soares and Álvaro Cunhal. Today, more than five decades after its opening, it remains part of the capital’s hotel landscape and hosts Candlelight concerts throughout the year.
📍 Altis Grand Hotel, Rua Castilho, 11, Lisbon
⏰ Duration: approximately 60 minutes
ℹ️ Minimum age: 8 years
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings
4 December 2026 19:30 + more dates
Altis Grand Hotel