Ghost Stories and Music for Christmas

Ghost Stories and Music for Christmas Step into a midnight that sparkles with both fright and festive cheer. In this one‑night extravaganza, the BBC Symphony Orchestra weaves the haunting strains of Saint‑Saëns, Vivaldi, Bartók and Gounod into a tapestry of ghostly wonder. The program opens with the evocative “Danse Macabre” and Alan Silvestri’s playful “Marley’s Ghost,” then moves through Vivaldi’s icy “Winter,” the eerie toy of Marius Constant’s “Twilight Zone,” and Bartók’s crystalline “Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta III. Adagio.” The evening crescendos with Adolphus Hailstork’s “Spiritual No. 2,” Gounod’s “Funeral March of the Marionettes,” and Ray Parker’s iconic “Theme Song from Ghostbusters.” As the orchestra swells, a stellar cast of readers—Karen Ní Bhroin and other talented performers—delivers classic ghost tales from Dickens, Saki, Oscar Wilde alongside fresh, chilling stories by Tony Walker, Anjali Patel, and Algernon Blackwood. Their voices, set against swirling mists and the crackle of an imagined hearth, conjure a spookiest midwinter setting that leaves you spellbound. Don’t miss this unique fusion of literature and music that promises chills, delight, and the holiday spirit all in one unforgettable night. For details and tickets, visit the official link.