Northrop Presents
Haunted Harmonies
Featuring Caleb Hudson, Trumpet, and Greg Zelek, Northrop Organist
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. CT
In Person / Livestream
On Demand Through Nov. 1
2026-27 Northrop Season
Put on your favorite costume and invite a friend to join us for an evening of mischievous fun as we welcome famed trumpet soloist Caleb Hudson in his Northrop debut. Hudson and Northrop Organist Greg Zelek pair up for a spooky season-inspired concert.
Featuring arrangements of haunted classics, the spine-tingling program includes both classical triumphs of supernatural beauty and pop favorites resounding with silver-screen nostalgia. Behold the Baroque depths of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor plus the dark Romanticism of Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre” and Edvard Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” Enjoy the whimsy of Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters” theme, Danny Elfman’s “This Is Halloween” (from the animated classic “The Nightmare Before Christmas”) and selections from Vince Guaraldi’s “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”
The striking virtuosity of the trumpet paired with the thunderous power of the Northrop pipe organ will bewitch you and the whole family!
Top image: Caleb Hudson, trumpet, and Greg Zelek, organ, jam together. Photo © Peter Rodgers.
Related Links, Quotes & Reviews
“Brilliantly stylish.” — The New York Times about Hudson
“Pristine and lustrous.” — Chicago Classical Review about Hudson
“Caleb Hudson, remember that name, a great young American trumpeter.” — NPR, Performance Today
“Seeing and hearing Zelek in action helps explain why praise follows the organist everywhere.” — Isthmus
“[Zelek] was engaging and educational, and a hoot to hear from. I loved how clear it was that he is sharing his passion.” — Northrop Patron
“Zelek was physically animated throughout the performance. His hands flew across three levels of keyboards while his feet worked the pedalboard like somebody playing Dance Dance Revolution in an arcade.” — Wisconsin State Journal
“An outstanding performance by an outstanding artist.” — Northrop Patron
“[Zelek is] both a world-class artist and a consummate entertainer.” — Northrop Patron
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Event Information
- Seating: General Admission
- Performance & Livestream Begins: 7 p.m. CT, Oct. 27
- On Demand: Through 11:59 p.m. Nov. 1
- Duration: 80 minutes
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Acknowledgments
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Sponsored by hospitality partner, the Graduate Hotel Minneapolis.
