With Halloween right around the corner, something wicked this way comes. And it’s not just skeleton costumes, cobwebs and jack-o’-lanterns approaching. The captivating Candlelight Halloween series returns to Charlotte, bringing new tributes to iconic horror movie soundtracks and other spooky season staples.
There’s nothing like listening to the eerie melodies of The Exorcist, Halloween, The Night Before Christmas, and more, played by a talented string quartet, completely enveloped in the warm glow of thousands of glimmering candles. So head to Great Aunt Stella Center this season for an unforgettable evening of live music. Dare to hear the darkest notes?
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Music in movies has the ability to enhance the emotional reactions we feel during certain scenes and particularly in horror films, music is an integral part of the filmmaking process, as it elevates that sense of fear, anxiety, and discomfort. Whenever we think of iconic horror films, we immediately associate their scores with gruesome storylines. From the possessed melodies of The Exorcist to the spine-tingling violins from Psycho, these haunted tunes bring forth iconic and traumatic scenes that have redefined the film genre.
Similarly, when we hear Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre”, we can’t help but think of how Death can be right around the corner, lurking in the shadows and waiting to appear on Halloween. This spooky season, bring out your jack-o’-lantern and listen to these and many more at a Candlelight concert that promises to be both unnerving and unforgettable.
There are few experiences as striking and haunting as listening to captivating renditions of some of the most iconic Halloween-themed songs and scores in some of Charlotte’s most stunning venues.
Swap trick or treating this year for a stunning tribute by candlelight that just like these soul-stirring and eerie songs, is sure to leave a mark on you. Shows will begin in October, with two performances each evening, at 7 pm and 9 pm, which gives you enough time to plan a pre- or post-show dinner as well.