Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)

Described as “an intrepid improviser” by Michael Barone (host of American Public Media’s Pipedreams), internationally renowned organist David Briggs frequently performs improvisations to silent films such as Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre-Dame, and a variety of Charlie Chaplin films.

At our October 4 Festival event, David will improvise the score for the 1920 silent-film classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde starring John Barrymore.

Also showing will be Thomas Edison’s 1910 13-minute silent film Frankenstein with a score composed by Brandon Pacheco, performed live by the six-piece ensemble collectively known as “Silent But Deadly.”

Other 2023 Festival appearances

Don’t miss David’s solo recital on Monday, October 2 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, featuring the United States premiere of his piece Sonata for Violoncello and Organ with guest cellist Elizabeth Start. Learn more »