Step into a world of spine-chilling suspense and eerie melodies with a program featuring the most iconic music in the horror films genre. From the shrieking strings of Psycho to the chilling scores of The Shining and Halloween, this concert brings to life many of the terrifying but thrilling themes that horror fans know and love.

Commencing with a lively cocktail hour in the lobby and engaging introductions by the conductor, this series guarantees thrilling experiences, all within 60 minutes, for newcomers and aficionados alike.

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Haunted Film Scores - Symphony in 60

Jacoby Symphony Hall

New Westminster Symphony Orchestra's third concert of the 2024 calendar is going to be on Oct 27th, 2024 ( 2pm-4pm ) at Queens Avenue United Church in New Westminster, BC. Entitled Halloween Spooktaculer. Join us for an eerie journey through some of the most haunting and iconic pieces in classical and cinematic music!

Halloween Spooktaculer

Queens Avenue United Church

Stare into the abyss and let the terrors wash over you. Horror is one of mankind’s oldest sensations, as strongly connected to our genetically programmed survival instinct as our sexual urges. Through the ages we have been fascinated by the horrid, ghastly and grotesque.

The Horror – Film Music

Stockholm City Hall

Maths and music, synths and soundtracks, with composer and keyboardist Will Gregory – one half of electropop duo Goldfrapp – and the ultra-versatile orchestra Britten Sinfonia.

Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble with Britten Sinfonia

The Anvil

Experience a unique fusion of mathematics and music with The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble and Britten Sinfonia. This concert brings together the innovative sounds of synths and classical music, featuring composer and keyboardist Will Gregory, known for his work with the electropop duo Goldfrapp. The 10-piece Moog Ensemble includes prominent figures from the pop and classical music scenes, such as Adrian Utley of Portishead, Hazel Mills from Florence and the Machine, and composer Graham Fitkin. 

The first half of the concert is a tribute to the pioneering women of electronic music, Delia Derbyshire and Wendy Carlos, with performances of synth-heavy, sci-fi movie soundtracks. Highlights include Wendy Carlos's Moog-overdubbed Bach arrangements and the score for Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange. The program also features pieces like Bernard Herrmann's Fahrenheit 451 Suite, Charles Ives's The Unanswered Question, and themes from iconic films and TV shows such as John Carpenter's Escape from New York, Vangelis's Chariots of Fire, and the Doctor Who theme by Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire.

Adding a unique twist, the concert includes the London premiere of Will Gregory’s suite for synths and orchestra, Heat Ray: The Archimedes Project. This performance is enhanced by the presence of Matt Parker, a renowned stand-up mathematician, who blends comedy with mathematical insights, creating an engaging and educational experience. This event promises a captivating journey through the retro-futurist world of electronic music, celebrating its rich history and innovative future.

The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble and Britten Sinfonia

Barbican Centre

Saffron Hall

Will Gregory's 10-piece Moog Ensemble features illustrious names from the world of pop and classical music, including Adrian Utley of Portishead, Florence and the Machine’s Hazel Mills and composer Graham Fitkin – each bringing their distinctive musicianship to the retro-futurist world of fizzing, funky synths.

Britten Sinfonia and The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble

Join your BRSO string quartet for a spooky-ooky night and discover the music of Halloween in the glow of candlelight. 

John Carpenter

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30 - 31 Oct, 2025

Haunted Film Scores - Symphony in 60 · Jacksonville Symphony

Oct 27, 2024

Halloween Spooktaculer · New Westminster Symphony Orchestra

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