Dark Adventures

Mark your calendars, our first concert of the 23-24 season will be on November 4, 2023 at 7 PM. Featuring 2 very spooky themed masterpieces - Mozart’s Magic Flute “Queen of the night aria” and Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique.

Spooky theme #1: You will definitely recognize the famous, technically demanding coloratura soprano passage set in a bright F major key that juxtaposes with the Queen's vengeful and malevolent intentions. The rapid-fire ornamentations and dazzling vocal acrobatics, while showcasing the singer's virtuosity, also serve to depict the Queen's manipulative and sinister nature.

Spooky theme #2: From the grim procession of the "March to the Scaffold" to the otherworldly "Dream of a Witches' Sabbath," Symphonie Fantastique weaves a captivating tale of supernatural intrigue, where reality blurs with illusion, and the haunting dance of ghouls and witches comes alive in a mesmerizing symphonic portrayal of the spooky and uncanny.

Pop quiz! Who is our soprano soloist for the Mozart?
What is the technique used by Berlioz in the strings to mimic rattling bones?

Write your guesses below, and tag a friend to see if they can get it right!