
4 disturbing classical music pieces based on history’s darkest moments
These composers channeled the horror of the Holocaust and Hiroshima while honoring those who lived through it. KEY TAKEAWAYS By Tim Brinkhof Music, as the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once argued, resonates with us on a deeper level than any other art form. Talented composers can impart a sense of unutterable joy—and also evoke indescribable fear. Some of the most famous examples of scary music were written for horror movies. Horror scores frequently employ leitmotifs, where recurring themes are used to signal the presence of a monster, as well as techniques like “Mickey Mousing,” in which the music is synchronized with … Continue reading 4 disturbing classical music pieces based on history’s darkest moments