Jaws, Psycho and Mephisto - Halloween Shivers

Dare to experience a night of cinematic chills and symphonic thrills with Jaws, Psycho and Mephisto - Halloween Shivers! This electrifying concert film explores the fascinating intersection of music, image, and the darker corners of the imagination. Prepare to be captivated as a symphony orchestra breathes new life into iconic movie soundtracks and lesser-known masterpieces, revealing how themes of horror, fantasy, and psychological suspense resonate within the world of orchestral music. Discover the surprising versatility of John Williams, the genius behind Jaws and countless other film scores, and uncover the hidden connections between Hollywood and the Romantic era with the dazzling music of Franz Liszt. Witness how pieces originally intended for other settings transform into something truly extraordinary when performed by a full symphony. The program includes a spine-tingling selection of works, from Mason Bates's *Resurrexit* and TJ Cole's *Death of the Poet* to the instantly recognizable Suite from *Jaws*, Silvestre Revueltas’s *Sensemayá*, John Williams’s *Elegy for Cello and Orchestra*, Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable *Psycho* Suite, and Liszt's exhilarating *Mephisto Waltz No. 1*. Let the music transport you – and prepare for chills to run down your spine.