They span different eras but are undoubtedly two of the biggest names in the history of popular music – Adele and ABBA – they are so big they are instantly recognisable just by a single word.

Both come, of course, from quite different eras: one from the glam rock period of the 1970s, the other many decades later.

But both have captured the hearts of the public and have also performed in some of the world’s biggest stadia.

Audiences in Belgium will now soon get the chance to listen to their ageless music as it’s never been performed before – and all this in one of the most impressive venues in Brussels.

Two separate performances will not actually feature either of the pop icons in person but, instead, via a “candlelight concert” set to a classical backdrop.

Visitors will get the chance to listen to some of the best known songs of two of the biggest brands in music industry history…. but in a totally new light.

The Concert Noble stage at the venue is illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight, creating an intimate and warm atmosphere. A string quartet will then perform specially curated selections of Adele and ABBA’s most beloved hits.

Those behind the concept of candlelight concerts said this was the latest in a series of programmes.

When the concept initially launched, concerts focussed on the greatest such as Vivaldi, Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Chopin and Schubert.

Now, the programmes include more modern artists such as Taylor Swift, Queen,Coldplay, Ludovico Einaudi, Aretha Franklin, the Beatles and Ed Sheeran.

The concept, says the spokesman, aims to bring classical music to an entirely new demographic, with about 70% of attendees under the age of 40.

The concerts have become well known for bringing classical music out of traditional concert halls and into unique venues, such as Concert Noble, that form part of each city’s cultural heritage.

The Adele concert starts at 7pm and ABBA at 9pm the day after.

The two concerts last about an hour and the doors open 30 minutes before the start. Latecomers will not be admitted.

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