Following our popular series of live-accompanied films, we focus on the films of Charlie Chaplin with scores by Timothy Brock and from Neil Brand (whose acclaimed score for the 1928 film Underground was co-commissioned by the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Symphony Orchestra. The surreal feature-length Shoulder Arms is described by Brand, as ‘one of the great World War One movies’ and established Chaplin’s reputation yet is now rarely seen. From the absurd charm of the tiny Kid Auto Races to the covertly hard-hitting Easy Street, with its images of urban poverty amidst the knockabout chases, and the justly famous The Immigrant, Chaplin offers composers an irresistible array of opportunities, as well as a disarmingly intimate window onto life a century ago and the concert includes arrangements of Chaplin’s own music for his films.
PRE-CONCERT EVENT
Paul Merton, one of UK's best loved comedians and broadcasters and silent film aficionado will introduce The Sound of Chaplin event and take part in a Q & A with composer Neil Brand.
