Carnival of the Animals: VII. AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns, French National Radio Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: II. GnomusModest Mussorgsky, Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: X. Samuel Goldenburg and SchmuyleModest Mussorgsky, Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: III. Sequentia: Dies IraeWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leningrad Chorus, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries (concert version)Richard Wagner, London Symphony Orchestra
Carmen, Act I: "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Havanaise)Georges Bizet, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Graciela Alperyn
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64: I. Andante - Allegro con animaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, London Festival Orchestra
The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 'Fingal's Cave'Felix Mendelssohn, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathetique": II. Allegro con graziaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The Prague Festival Orchestra
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, "From the New World": IV. Allegro con fuocoAntonín Dvořák, Saxon State Orchestra
The Planets, Op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (Andante)Gustav Holst, London Festival Orchestra
Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2: Lento, Agitato, Tempo primoSergei Rachmaninoff, Martin Jones
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight': I. Adagio sostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Jenő Jandó
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 14 in E-Flat MinorFrédéric Chopin, Friedrich Gulda
Piano Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 35: "Funeral March"Frédéric Chopin, Hans-Jurgen Dietrich
El Amor Brujo: A media noche. Los sortilegiosManuel de Falla, Philharmonia Orchestra
El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire DanceManuel de Falla
Gayaneh: Sabre DanceAram Khachaturian, London Festival Orchestra
L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: IntermezzoGeorges Bizet, French Radio Orchestra
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, "From the New World": III. Scherzo (Molto vivace)Antonín Dvořák, Saxon State Orchestra
Scheherazade Symphonic Suite, Op. 35: IV. Festival at Baghdad. The Sea. Shipwreck. ConclusionNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: II. Aese's DeathEdvard Grieg, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104: II. Adagio ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Leipzig Philharmonic Orchestra, Cornelia Baumann
Toccata & Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565Johann Sebastian Bach, Eberhard Kraus
Messa da Requiem: II. Dies IraeGiuseppe Verdi, Friends of Music Choral Society, Vienna, Wiener Philharmoniker
Symphony No. 5 in C Sharp Minor: I. Trauermarsch (In gemessenem Schritt. Streng. Wie ein Kondukt - Plötzlich Schneller. Leidenschaftlich. Wild - Tempo I)Gustav Mahler, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
Romeo and Juliet, Ballet Suite No. 1, Op. 64a: VII. Death of Tybalt (End of Act II)Sergei Prokofiev, Czecho-Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra
Also Sprach ZarathustraJohann Strauss II, Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
Carmina Burana: "O Fortuna"Carl Orff, Cardiff Symphony Orchestra, University College Cardiff Choir
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Dive into the hauntingly beautiful world of classical music with the London Symphony Orchestra's "Classical Horror Masterpieces - Spooky Pieces for Halloween." Released on October 8, 2015, under the Digital Classical label, this album is a chilling collection of orchestral and operatic pieces that perfectly capture the eerie spirit of Halloween.
Spanning a duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most spine-tingling compositions in classical music. From the ominous tones of "In the Hall of the Mountain King" to the dramatic intensity of "Dies Irae" from Verdi's Requiem, each track is a masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The London Symphony Orchestra, renowned for their exceptional skill and precision, brings these compositions to life with a level of artistry that is truly unparalleled. The album features a diverse range of genres, including classical, orchestra, and opera, ensuring that there is something for every classical music enthusiast.
Highlights include the powerful "Ride of the Valkyries" from Wagner's "Die Walküre," the hauntingly beautiful "Aquarium" from Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals," and the dramatic "Sabre Dance" from Khachaturian's "Gayaneh." Each piece is performed with such passion and precision that it will leave you breathless.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music fan or a newcomer to the genre, "Classical Horror Masterpieces - Spooky Pieces for Halloween" is an album that you will not want to miss. So, turn down the lights, light some candles, and let the London Symphony Orchestra transport you to a world of eerie beauty and haunting melodies.