This piece is also guaranteed to strike terror into the hearts of prospective business partners (as it’s famously used as the theme tune for the BBC show The Apprentice).Ĭlick to load video 5: Berlioz: ‘Dream Of A Witches’ Sabbath’ From Symphonie Fantastiqueīerlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique is a programmatic masterpiece, based on the warped, supernatural fantastical imaginings of a mysterious protagonist.
The music is driven by an imposing brass section, which marches slowly and somberly, whilst gravelly strings and military-like percussion add a grim sense of foreboding. The well-known theme from ‘Montagues and Capulets’ depicts the dreadful conflict between these families, which, as we all know, has lethal consequences. Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet is a dramatic musical interpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy. 20: Prokofiev: ‘Montagues and Capulets’ from Romeo and Juliet Listen to Halloween Classics on Spotify and scroll down to discover our selection of the best classical music for Halloween. Scroll down to discover our selection of the best classical music masterpieces for Halloween – if you dare! We’ve unearthed the top 20 totally terrifying pieces from the darkest, grisliest corners of the classical canon. On a cold, dark, winter’s evening, set the scene with the perfect classical Halloween soundtrack.