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The Telegraph Quartet on performing live to a classic Buster Keaton silent film

2024-11-25T10:30:00Z

US correspondent Thomas May speaks with the Telegraph Quartet about their upcoming performance of Stephen Prutsman’s new score to accompany a screening of the classic Buster Keaton silent film The General.
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Thriller night: improvising scores for silent cinema on the viola

2024-09-30T09:20:00Z

In anticipation of his tour playing in UK cinemas, violist and filmmaker Hugo Max reflects on his unique process of improvising live soundtracks for silent horror movies on solo viola

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The Telegraph Quartet on performing live to a classic Buster Keaton silent film

Thriller night: improvising scores for silent cinema on the viola