Owensboro Symphony: Opening Night: Halloween Classics · Owensboro · Oct 24, 2026

Celebrate a decade of music-making as Music Director Troy Quinn launches his 10th season with a thrilling night of mystery and spectacle. This Halloween-inspired program blends haunting orchestral works with cinematic favorites, including selections from The Witches of Eastwick, Vertigo, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, alongside the dramatic grandeur of The Phantom of the Opera. Special guest Chad Benefield takes center stage in a monstrous mashup, adding electrifying energy to the evening. The program culminates with Richard Strauss?s powerful orchestral work Death and Transfiguration, a bold and unforgettable start to the season.

Please note: Celebrate a decade of music-making as Music Director Troy Quinn launches his 10th season with a thrilling night of mystery and spectacle. This Halloween-inspired program blends haunting orchestral works with cinematic favorites, including selections from The Witches of Eastwick, Vertigo, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, alongside the dramatic grandeur of The Phantom of the Opera. Special guest Chad Benefield takes center stage in a monstrous mashup, adding electrifying energy to the evening. The program culminates with Richard Strauss?s powerful orchestral work Death and Transfiguration, a bold and unforgettable start to the season.