Event

"Chaplin in Concert"

Comic genius Charlie Chaplin put Essanay Studios on the map in 1915, filming silent film classics in our own backyard. Following early silver screen tradition, the screening of Chaplin's "The Champion" and "The Tramp" will be accompanied by Bay Area composer Mark Fish's dynamic new score, commissioned by Music at the Mission.

Artists:
Karen Shinozaki, violin
Emily Onderdonk, viola
Gianna Abondolo, cello
Bill Everett, double bass
Rhonda Bradetich, flute
Mike Corner, clarinet
Katherine Lee, piano
Aileen Chanco, piano
Loren Mach, percussion
Sherri Phelps, mezzo soprano

Program:
Special screening of Charlie Chaplin's "The Champion" and "The Tramp" scored by Bay Area composer, MARK FISH; Alexander's Ragtime Band IRVING BERLIN; Maple Leaf Rag SCOTT JOPLIN; Smile from "Modern Times" CHARLIE CHAPLIN; Songs by CHARLES IVES, including He Is There, Memories, Songs My Mother Taught Me, and Housatonic at Stockbridge

Karen Shinozaki: "Wonderful clarity, precision, and scope"
-THE SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE
Michael Graham: "Smooth elegance" -THE SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE
Bill Everett: "Graceful and bold" THE SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE
Aileen Chanco: "Deep lustrous tone!" -THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
"Awesome technical skill and sensitive artistry" THE PHILIPPINE STAR
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Doors open 6:45pm
7:15pm Pre-Concert Talk
8:00pm Concert