From the ancient "Day of the Dead" ("Dies Irae") melody to musical depictions of ghouls, witches and haunted mountains, composers for centuries have tapped into their darker sides to serve up deliciously devilish music. Halloween is the perfect time to pay heed to a few sinister strains from the world of classical music. And, if the candy runs out, try these tunes on the trick-or-treaters.
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