Hearing spooky songs and frightening film scores from your favorite horror movies is terrifying at the best of times. But when they’re performed by a full orchestra surrounded by a sea of twinkling candles, it’s enough to get even the biggest Halloween hater trembling in their seat. This October, the popular Candlelight Halloween Series brings all the horror, mischief and magic of the witching season to L.A. with a captivating candlelit tribute guided by the spine-tingling sounds of spooky season classics.
Taking place at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, the Orchid Collective orchestra will give you their take on haunting melodies, including the “Transylvanian Lullaby” from Young Frankenstein, “Tubular Bells” from The Exorcist, Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre” and many many more. Be prepared to be enveloped by the warm glow of thousands of twinkling candles and may this spooky season be the darkest, scariest time of year!
Candlelight Orchestra: Halloween Special
Looking for a new plan to celebrate Halloween this fall? Well, you’re in luck. You can add an intimate concert by candlelight to your plans and enjoy some of the most iconic horror movie scores and ooky-spooky compositions part of the Candlelight Halloween Special at these enchanting concerts taking place at Saban Theatre.
As soon as the Orchid Collective orchestra play the first few notes, you’ll instantly recognize these songs. Why? Because whether we like it or not, they have traumatized us for good, and they never fail to bring back memories of hiding behind the sofa. From the disquieting and screeching sounds of Halloween to The Exorcist‘s bloodcurdling ‘Tubular Bells’, revisit your favorite spine-chilling moments on screen in a dimly lit room by candlelight.
Ghostly music shows by Candlelight are bringing the magic and mischief of spooky season to L.A. with a series of classical tributes that keep the Halloween spirit alive. It’s a boo-tiful way to spend Halloween this year and with such a great range of eerie tributes to choose from, you’re sure to find something that appeals to your interests and musical tastes.
There are two performances scheduled each night, one at 6:30pm and the other at 9:00pm, so you can opt for whichever suits your schedule best.