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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

Spine-chilling Sounds: New Philharmonic Presents Halloween Spooktakular

Spine-chilling Sounds: New Philharmonic Presents Halloween Spooktakular

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with New Philharmonic music director & conductor Kirk Muspratt to talk about the orchestra’s upcoming Halloween program.

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Glen Ellyn-based New Philharmonic will celebrate the darker side of the classical music spectrum with a special program, the orchestra is calling a Halloween Spooktakular. Maestro Kirk Muspratt has selected a blood-curdling collection of music for the orchestra to perform, including, J.S. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Hector Berlioz’s March to the Scaffold, and Richard Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries.

New Philharmonic will be presenting it’s HALLOWEEN SPOOKTAKULAR Saturday October 22 & Sunday October 23 at the McAninch Arts Center on the campus of College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. You can find more information at atthemac.org

All Thriller, No Filler: Chicago's Arts In The Dark Parade Celebrates City's Creative Spirit

All Thriller, No Filler: Chicago's Arts In The Dark Parade Celebrates City's Creative Spirit

Trying Not to Suck: Joe Maddon Interview

Trying Not to Suck: Joe Maddon Interview