SILENT FILM ENSEMBLE UK
Coming soon!
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A new professional arts group is forming in Hastings and the South East of England: THE SILENT FILM ENSEMBLE UK.
A chamber orchestra that performs music to classic movies of early cinema with live sound effects.
An incredible way to introduce audiences to the joys of chamber music and early cinema while employing local musicians, and foley artists. But most of all, a cracking night out.
Our first show will be a WOMEN OF EARLY CINEMA show, featuring 5 short subjects with brand new scores.
THRILLING ROMANCE (1926)
Classic slapstick comedy featuring the comic genius of Wanda Wiley and a Score based on the works of Schubert.
CINDERELLA (1922)
Revolutionary silhouette animation by Lotte Reinegar, featuring a score based on the music of Percy Potts.
A HOUSE DIVIDED (1913)
Solex comic melodrama directed by film pioneer Alice Guy with a score based on works by: Mae Brahe, May Aufderheide, Claribel, and Helen Hopkirk.
SUSPENSE (1913)
Ground-breaking thriller directed by Lois Miller and Phillips Smalley. Score based on the photoplay music of Harry Norton.
Plus one more TBA
Spread the Word
We need three things right now: musicians, backers, and publicity.
MUSICIANS: JOIN THE SILENT FILM ENSEMBLE UK.
If you are a foley artist, or a musician who plays one of the following instruments:
Flute/Pic, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Cornet, Euphonium, Piano, Percussion, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass, Foley I, Foley II.
Please contact lukehannington@gmail.com.
This will be a professional ensemble with paid rehearsals and performances a union rates.
IF YOU ARE A FAN OF EARLY CINEMA, OR LIVE MUSIC
We are looking for supporters. Please check out this website and help get the word out. Sign up for updates on our CONTACTS page.
Buy us seed money by Donating above.