As Halloween approaches, the Overland Park Orchestra invites audiences into a realm where music, myth, and movement intertwine—a celebration shaped by the vibrant traditions of Spain and Latin America. This program embraces the supernatural, the folkloric, and the deeply expressive musical languages that have long animated these cultures, offering an evening where mystery and rhythm glow with autumnal magic.

The concert draws its inspiration from the fiery brilliance of Rimsky‑Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, a work that transforms Spanish dance into dazzling orchestral color. Manuel de Falla’s El Amor Brujo adds a haunting dimension, steeped in Andalusian folklore and the rituals of spirits and enchantment—music that feels naturally at home in the Halloween season. Bizet’s Carmen contributes its own dramatic flair, weaving unforgettable melodies with the allure and danger of Spanish rhythm and character.

From Mexico, the program celebrates the vibrant pulse of José Pablo Moncayo’s Huapango, a symphonic tribute to folk dance traditions…