The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Orchestra sets ‘Scary Tales’ to music
WATERBURY — The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra celebrates Halloween with the second concert in its Subscription Series this season, “Scary Tales,” at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center.
The orchestra is performing “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (Dukas), selections from “Psycho” (Hermann) and the music of John Williams as well as classical favorites such as “Night on Bald Mountain” (Mussorgsky), “Witches Sabbath” (Berlioz) and “Dance Macabre” (Saint-Saëns).
Audience members are invited to wear Halloween costumes to enhance this spooktacular experience. Music director and conductor Leif Bjaland and the WSO musicians will be dressed for the occasion. In the spirit of Halloween, all will be treated to a special holiday treat in the lobby following the performance, sponsored by Sweet Maria’s. Prizes for best costume will be announced from the stage after intermission.
A pre-concert showcase from 2 to 2:30 p.m. will feature WSO Education programs and partners, including Bravo Waterbury.
Single tickets start at $20, with special discounts for children and college students. Flexible subscription options are also available, beginning at just $54, giving patrons access to exclusive benefits all season long. To learn more, visit waterburysymphony.org, or call 203-574-4283.
Founded in May 1938 under the direction of Maestro Mario DiCecco, the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra has spent the past several decades promoting the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of symphonic and orchestral music. Originally incorporated as the Waterbury Civic Orchestra (1940), the Symphony and its mission have grown in both vision and artistic merit, expanding from a community orchestra to the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra (1956). The WSO has been led by Music Director and Conductor Leif Bjaland since 1994.
The WSO builds connections across our region with exploratory concerts, events and experiential music education programs. The WSO maintains a firm commitment to produce programs that are of value to its patrons, participants and community partners. This commitment is rooted in the Symphony’s core belief that the study of musical instruments and participation in musical performance is essential to creating community.