Gerhard Gruber is a unique phenomenon and is considered one of the world’s leading silent film pianists. He composes and plays the music while he is watching the film with the audience. This is why no two performances are alike.
He will accompany two Classic Silent Films during this concert.
Sherlock Jr. – 1924, directed by Buster Keaton
A movie theater projectionist and janitor (Buster Keaton) is in love with a beautiful girl (Kathryn McGuire). However, he has a rival, the “local sheik” (Ward Crane). Neither has much money…
The Unknown – 1927, directed by Tod Browning
Alonzo the Armless is a circus freak who uses his feet to toss knives and fire a rifle at his partner, Nanon. However, he is an impostor and fugitive. He has arms, but keeps them tightly bound to his torso, a secret known only to his friend Cojo, a midget…
