When:
October 30, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
2026-10-30T19:30:00-07:00
2026-10-30T20:30:00-07:00
Where:
St. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church
1490 Nanton Ave
Vancouver
BC
1490 Nanton Ave
Vancouver
BC
Cost:
Admission by donation
The King of Instruments Meets the Ghosts, Ghouls
& Unforgettable Sounds of Halloween!
Bach meets Top Gun. Vierne meets Unsolved Mysteries. And the pipe organ does things you may never have imagined.
Join Organ Canada (RCCO) Vancouver Centre for a spectacular evening of spooky music, virtuosic playing, unexpected twists, and musical surprises as we celebrate the 20th Annual Halloween Concert!
This year’s programme starts with a wonderfully unexpected turn. Retired college music instructor Gilles Parenteau, a featured performer at previous Vancouver Halloween organ concerts, returns with his extraordinary fusion of pipe organ, orchestral, and percussion sounds. Pushing the boundaries of what the pipe organ can do, Gilles will perform the iconic Top Gun theme as well as Lady Gaga’s “Hold My Hand,”performed live using his innovative approach to the instrument.
Gilles’ unique sound is the result of years of experimentation, bringing the timeless power of the pipe organ together with modern sound technology to create a thrilling bridge between the classical and contemporary worlds. His recent performances have included appearances with the Calgary Symphony at Jack Singer Concert Hall in 2024 and at Prague Castle in 2025 for the Lobkowicz Royal Family.
And then, performers from across North America treat the audience to works ranging from the great masters of the organ to music inspired by the screen:
Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 – J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
Isaac Howie
Introduction et Toccata (from Trois Esquisses) -Denis Bédard (b. 1950)
Jayden Liu
Fugue in G minor, BWV 578 – J. S. Bach
Matthew Li
Elfin Dance, Op. 12 No. 4 (from Peer Gynt Suite) and March of the Dwarfs, Op 54 No. 4 (from Lyric Suite) – Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), arr. Porter Heaps
Huiyuan (Cindy) Ma
Prelude in G minor, BuxWV 149 – Diderik Buxtehude(1637-1707)
Angelique Po
Tune in to Terror: A Tapestry of T.V. Themes – arr. Michael J. Park (b. 1983)
Michael J. Park
Dance of the Knights (from the ballet Romeo and Juliet) – Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953), arr. Pierre Gouin
Maria Gajraj
Finale (from Symphony No. 2, Op. 20) – Louis Vierne (1870-1937)
Angela Kraft Cross
Costumes encouraged. Surprises expected.
Come celebrate two decades of Vancouver’s annual Halloween organ tradition, and discover just how spooky, spectacular and surprising the King of Instruments can be!
Admission
Admission is by donation. Registration is free, and as seating is limited we recommend reserving your spot in advance.
Registered guests will be admitted first. Reservations are held until 15 minutes before the concert, after which admission is subject to availability.
Reserve your spot now