Silent Movies & Their Music

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Listen Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. in Arts & Culture

Recently, a number of local musicians found themselves with a unique opportunity -- they were asked to compose music for the films of silent screen star Harry Langdon. Join Kojo for a live performance of their musical scores, and hear about Langdon films, many of which haven't been viewed by an audience in over 70 years.

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Guests

Ben Redwine

clarinetist; composer; artistic director, St. Andrews Concert Series; leader of Redwine Jazz Band; and E-flat clarinetist with US Naval Academy Band

Maurice Saylor

woodwinds; co-founder of The Snark Ensemble; and Head Music Librarian, Catholic University

Andrew Simpson

pianist & accordionist; co-founder of The Snark Ensemble; and Professor of Music Composition, Catholic University

Phil Carluzzo

guitarist & percussionist; and co-founder, The Snark Ensemble

Robert Farr

Founder, SLAPSTICON Silent Comedy Film Festival

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