Night on Bald Mountain

"Night on Bald Mountain" is a tone poem composed by Modest Mussorgsky, portraying a spooky, supernatural scene at a mountain where evil spirits gather for their annual midnight revelry. The music is dramatic and intense, illustrating the chaos and dark energy of the gathering. It builds from a suspenseful beginning to a powerful climax, evoking feelings of anticipation and dread. The piece captures the eerie atmosphere of folklore, blending haunting melodies with dynamic orchestral effects to evoke a vivid, visceral sense of nightmarish fantasy.