In this episode of Sounds from the Snow, Detective Evelyn Hawke is on the case, unraveling the mysterious murder of Eliza Renwick. Maddie Jones stars as the sharp-witted Detective Hawke, joined by Robert Harris as Dr. Frederick Leighton, Bea Mattos as Clara Beaumont, Chandler Guadagnin as Simon Caldwell, Breanna Latouche as Julia Westcott, and Vanessa Willardson as the ill-fated Eliza Renwick. Together, they bring this gripping tale to life, all set against a powerful backdrop of classical music.
The story begins with Bach’s Toccata and Fugue, transporting listeners into an eerie world where even a simple recital can turn deadly. As the investigation deepens, the tension builds with pieces like Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and the haunting Dies Irae from Mozart’s Requiem. Prokofiev’s Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet sets the mood for rising conflict, while Shostakovich’s Quartet No. 8 (Movement 2) adds a sense of urgency to the chase.
Camille Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre and Holst’s Mars from The Planets heighten the drama as you, the listener, are invited to follow every clue. So, grab your pen and paper and see if you can solve the mystery before Detective Hawke does.