What composers/symphonies have a darker themed sound? as opposed to the lighter/more joyous side of the genre.

Question

-this question referring of course to classical music in general, which I've become recently interested in ;x. Thanks for your feedback :)

Answer 1

I recommend Mussorgsky’s "Night on Bald Mountain". Here are a few helpful lists:

http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Classical-Music/lm/2P1IBZ5BVOPIC
http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Classical-Music/lm/2P1IBZ5BVOPIC