Halloween Masquerade – Family Musical Mornings concert – Oct. 26

Join us for an cross-cultural Halloween extravaganza!

It’s a party on stage! More than just a ghoulishly great way to celebrate, Pacific Symphony’s “Halloween Masquerade” showcases the music and traditions of Halloween as well as two Latin American holidays—Día de los Muertos and Día de las Mascaradas.

Come dressed in your favorite costume and mask! And be sure to join us for the interactive Musical Carnival (details below).

presents Pacific Symphony’s
FAMILY MUSICAL MORNINGS
Halloween Masquerade

Oct. 26 at 10 & 11:30 a.m.
Renée & Henry Segerstrom
Concert Hall

Pacific Symphony
Alejandro Gutiérrez, conductor

This Family Musical Mornings concert is both spooky fun and educational, featuring thrilling and mysterious Halloween favorites such as John Williams’ “Hedwig’s Theme” from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and Paul Dukas’ “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” Plus, selections from Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” are magically coupled with famous Latin American compositions to inspire imaginations and introduce children to different cultures.

Led by Assistant Conductor Alejandro Gutiérrez, the 45-minute concert also includes Carlos Guzmán’s “Costa Rican Inspirations,” an example of music played during the Día de las Mascaradas, Arturo Márquez’ Danzon No. 2, featuring an interactive rhythm activity with the audience, and José Pablo Moncayo’s festive “Huapango,” ending the concert with a big dance celebration.

Read more in the program notes.

Musical Carnival

Don’t miss the interactive Musical Carnival at 9 a.m. (for those attending the 10 a.m. concert) and 12:15 p.m. (for those attending the 11:30 a.m. concert).

Here, children have the opportunity to particpate in hands-on activities including Ask the Orchestra, Meet the Musicians, mask and pumpkin decorating, Rhythm Station and a costume parade around musical chairs.