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A string quartet performs Hans Zimmer's film scores by candlelight at Pestana Vila Sol in Vilamoura.
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A candlelit string quartet reworks Hans Zimmer's film scores at Pestana Vila Sol golf resort in Vilamoura, moving through themes from The Lion King, Dunkirk, Interstellar and Dune in an hour-long set lit by candles.
Doors open 30 minutes before the 19:30 start, and the show itself runs 60 minutes. It is an independent tribute with no affiliation to Zimmer; minimum age is 6, with under-16s needing an adult.
Tickets start at 20 euros through Fever. The same venue hosts a second Candlelight date later in the evening with a different programme, so it is worth checking the exact session before booking.
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