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Ghost Stories and Music for Christmas

BBC Symphony Orchestra / Karen Ní Bhroin

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Portrait of Karen Ni Bhroin in a red circle

A festive treat with a ghostly difference: a night of classic stories and haunting melodies from the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

We’re dreaming of a dark Christmas. The night closes in, freezing mists swirl and even the crackle of the fire can’t quite dispel the shivers. From the ghosts of Christmas past, to the frights and delights of our own time, we’re out to hold you spellbound tonight, with an evening of words and music that evoke the ghostly atmosphere of midwinter at its spookiest.

Classic ghost stories from Dickens, Saki and Oscar Wilde mingle with dark new tales from Tony Walker and Anjali Patel – all brought eerily to life by the music of Saint-Saëns, Vivaldi, Bartók and Gounod. Sounds to make the hair stand on end, and seasonal merriment too: performed by Karen Ní Bhroin, an all-star cast and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Tagged with: Classical music

This performcance will end at approximately 9pm. 

End times are approximate and are subject to change. 

 

Performers

  • Karen Ní Bhroin   conductor
  • Readers to be announced  
  • BBC Symphony Orchestra  

Ticket prices

Standard
From £15
* Excludes £4 booking fee

Booking fees

£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. 

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.

Programme

Camille Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre

Alan Silvestri Marley’s Ghost…

Antonio Vivaldi ‘Winter’, from The Four Seasons

Marius Constant arr. Stu Philips Twilight Zone

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Béla Bartók Music for Strings, Percussion & Celeste

Adolphus Hailstork Spiritual No. 2

Charles Gounod Funeral March of the Marionettes

Ray Parker Theme Song from Ghostbusters

With readings of texts by Charles Dickens, Tony Walker, Algernon Blackwood, Anjali Patel, Saki and Oscar Wilde.

Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.

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