The Witching Hour

The Witching Hour invites you to a spellbinding evening where gothic allure collides with the exhilarating worlds of iconic film scores and Broadway masterpieces. Under the baton of conductor Yuriy Bekker, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and the Charleston Symphony Chorus—directed by Nicholas Quardokus—deliver a program that sweeps you from the haunting power of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue, through the shadowed lines of Mozart and Berlioz, to electrifying selections from Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, and Psycho. This concert celebrates music that is mysterious, seductive, and theatrically grand. Standout vocal performances by powerhouse Morgan James and Broadway legend Hugh Panaro further elevate the experience, turning memorable melodies into sensational experiences. From the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hector Berlioz, to Stephen Schwartz, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Bernard Herrmann and more, the setlist promises an irresistibly thrilling night of symphonic grandeur. Don't miss this immersive journey into the heart of dramatic and seductive soundscapes. Details & tickets.