Chicago Philharmonic Performs Playful Soundtracks To Hilarious Silent Films
Following critically acclaimed, sold-out performances with the Joffrey Ballet and English National Ballet, the Chicago Philharmonic returns to the North Shore to present another unforgettable multimedia production combining film and classical music. Featuring fresh new soundtracks by Tom Nazziola, a prolific composer and conductor best known for his work on film, television and musicals, Silent Sherlock will astound and entertain audiences at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie this March.
Nazziola will lead the Chicago Philharmonic ensemble in three new film scores to accompany a live screening of movies from the golden age of silent film in the 1920s. Headlining the program is Sherlock Jr., starring perhaps the greatest comedic genius of the 20th century, Buster Keaton. Hilarious hijinks ensue as Keaton attempts to impress his sweetheart, solve a mystery, and save the day. Accompanying spectacular cinematography is a colorful palette of violin, piano, bass, and winds painted with Nazziola's masterful hand. Silent Sherlock also features the short Sure-Locked Homes with legendary cartoon character Felix the Cat and Fadeaway, at the time a revolutionary blend of animation and live action, with vividly entertaining Koko the Clown. Nazziola's film scores have been lavishly praised by Rolling Stone: "Nazziola is doing astonishing compositional work with silent films...his contribution indispensable."
Silent Sherlock
Films with live music
March 24 2019, 4:00pm
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
Tom Nazziola composer and conductor
Featuring the silent films
Sherlock Jr. starring Buster Keaton
Fadeaway feat. Koko the Clown
Sure-Locked Homes feat. Felix the Cat
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