Plunge into the spine-tingling world of classical music with the London Symphony Orchestra's "Classical Horror Masterpieces - Spooky Pieces for Halloween." This chilling compilation, released on October 8, 2015, under the Digital Classical label, is a hauntingly beautiful collection of orchestral and operatic pieces that are perfect for setting the mood on All Hallows' Eve.
Spanning a duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of iconic compositions that have been used in countless horror films and Halloween celebrations. From the eerie "Toccata & Fugue in D Minor" by Bach to the dramatic "Dies Irae" from Verdi's "Messa da Requiem," each track is a masterclass in musical suspense.
The London Symphony Orchestra, renowned for their precision and passion, brings these pieces to life with a performance that is both powerful and haunting. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a thrilling exploration of some of the most spine-tingling compositions in the classical repertoire.
So, dim the lights, light some candles, and let the London Symphony Orchestra guide you through a night of musical terror with "Classical Horror Masterpieces - Spooky Pieces for Halloween." It's the perfect soundtrack for a Halloween night in, filled with chills, thrills, and unforgettable melodies.
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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