Immerse yourself in a chilling musical journey with the London Symphony Orchestra's "Classical Horror Masterpieces - Spooky Pieces for Halloween." This hauntingly beautiful collection, released on October 8, 2015, under the Digital Classical label, is a meticulously curated ensemble of classical pieces that are perfect for setting a spine-tingling atmosphere. Spanning a duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of orchestral and operatic masterpieces that will captivate and enchant.
Featuring iconic compositions such as "In the Hall of the Mountain King" from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, the ominous "Mars, Bringer of War" from The Planets, and the dramatic "Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Walküre, the London Symphony Orchestra brings a new level of intensity and depth to these timeless pieces. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "A Night on the Bare Mountain" and "Toccata & Fugue in D Minor," showcasing the orchestra's versatility and mastery.
Each track is a testament to the orchestra's exceptional skill and the enduring power of classical music to evoke a wide range of emotions. From the haunting melodies of "Aquarium" from Carnival of the Animals to the thunderous "Dies Irae" from the Requiem in D Minor, this album is a journey through some of the most spine-tingling and atmospheric pieces in the classical repertoire.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, "Classical Horror Masterpieces - Spooky Pieces for Halloween" is an essential addition to your music library. Let the London Symphony Orchestra transport you to a world of suspense, drama, and sheer musical brilliance.
Tracks
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain KingEdvard Grieg, London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, Bringer of WarGustav Holst, London Festival Orchestra
Romeo and Juliet, Ballet Suite, Op. 64, No. 2: I. Montagues and CapuletsSergei Prokofiev, Slovak State Symphony Orchestra
Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14: IV. Marche au supplice (Allegretto non troppo)Hector Berlioz, Orchestre National De France
A Night on the Bare MountainModest Mussorgsky, London Symphony Orchestra
Marche Slave, Op. 31Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, London Symphony Orchestra
Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55: I. The Abduction (Ingrid's Lament)Edvard Grieg, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Carnival of the Animals: VII. AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns, French National Radio Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: II. GnomusModest Mussorgsky, Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: X. Samuel Goldenburg and SchmuyleModest Mussorgsky, Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: III. Sequentia: Dies IraeWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leningrad Chorus, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries (concert version)Richard Wagner, London Symphony Orchestra
Carmen, Act I: "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Havanaise)Georges Bizet, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Graciela Alperyn
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: I. Andante - Allegro con animaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, London Festival Orchestra
The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 'Fingal's Cave'Felix Mendelssohn, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathetique": II. Allegro con graziaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Prague Festival Orchestra
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, "From the New World": IV. Allegro con fuocoAntonín Dvořák, Saxon State Orchestra
The Planets, Op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (Andante)Gustav Holst, London Festival Orchestra
Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2: Lento, Agitato, Tempo primoSergei Rachmaninoff, Martin Jones
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight': I. Adagio sostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Jenő Jandó
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 14 in E-Flat MinorFrédéric Chopin, Friedrich Gulda
Piano Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 35: "Funeral March"Frédéric Chopin, Hans-Jurgen Dietrich
El Amor Brujo: A media noche. Los sortilegiosManuel de Falla, Philharmonia Orchestra
El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire DanceManuel de Falla
Gayaneh: Sabre DanceAram Khachaturian, London Festival Orchestra
L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: IntermezzoGeorges Bizet, French Radio Orchestra
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, "From the New World": III. Scherzo (Molto vivace)Antonín Dvořák, Saxon State Orchestra
Scheherazade Symphonic Suite, Op. 35: IV. Festival at Baghdad. The Sea. Shipwreck. ConclusionNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: II. Aese's DeathEdvard Grieg, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104: II. Adagio ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Leipzig Philharmonic Orchestra, Cornelia Baumann
Toccata & Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565Johann Sebastian Bach, Eberhard Kraus
Messa da Requiem: II. Dies IraeGiuseppe Verdi, Friends of Music Choral Society, Vienna, Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 5 in C Sharp Minor: I. Trauermarsch (In gemessenem Schritt. Streng. Wie ein Kondukt - Plötzlich Schneller. Leidenschaftlich. Wild - Tempo I)Gustav Mahler, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
Romeo and Juliet, Ballet Suite No. 1, Op. 64a: VII. Death of Tybalt (End of Act II)Sergei Prokofiev, Czecho-Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra
Also Sprach ZarathustraJohann Strauss II, Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
Carmina Burana: "O Fortuna"Carl Orff, Cardiff Symphony Orchestra, University College Cardiff Choir
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