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Five Exciting Classical Music Concerts for Halloween 2007

By Aaron Green, About.com

Classical Music Halloween Concerts 2007

Classical Music Halloween Concerts 2007

Aaron Green

A Fairy Tale Halloween - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra:


On October 28th, the renowned Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform two concerts the entire family can enjoy, with musical selections from Sleeping Beauty, Hansel & Gretel, and Cinderella. Children can expect magical costumes, dancing, and candy. The concerts will also features Lee Harper and Dancers, a young ensemble of fine dancers who performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Atlanta Olympics. More details...

Creepy Classics - Omaha Symphony:


Surprise your children this year with an early day of trick-or-treating. The Omaha Symphony continues its tradition of performing spooky classical music to an audience of costumed kids and their parents. Children can participate in a multitude of activities including the "Instrument Petting Zoo," trick-or-treating, and other games in the performance hall's main lobby. More details...

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - Walt Disney Concert Hall:


Critically acclaimed organist, Clark Wilson returns to the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Halloween night to perform the live soundtrack to the silent film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, on the concert halls famous pipe organ. This concert is definitely geared toward the more mature crowd and should be a great escape from the trick-or-treating and commotions of Halloween night. More details...

More Spooky Sounds and Scary Tales - The Kennedy Center:


The National Symphony Orchestra has put together an exciting Halloween classical music concert featuring works by Bach, Stothart, Stravinsky, Wagner, Williams, and more. With familiar works like the Flying Theme from E.T., A Night On Bald Mountain, The Wizard of Oz, as well as Danse macabre, audiences young and old will enjoy great music. Before the concert, children will get a hands on experience of the instruments they'll see on stage at the Instrument Petting Zoo. After the show, those who stick around will be able to ask the conductor and performers all kinds of questions during "Kids Chat." More details...

Halloween Musical Magic - The Dallas Symphony Orchestra:


Stephen Simon will conduct the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, featuring a performance of Williams' Harry Potter Suite. This year's main attraction will be a narrated version of The Sorcerer's Apprentice by K. Czynski & S. Simon. Children are encouraged to dress in costume and arrive early for pre-concert activities. More details...

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