Dennis James Hosts Halloween
Dennis James
Dennis James is an American musician and historic preservationist. Beginning in 1969, he presented historically informed live accompaniments for silent films, with piano, theatre organ, chamber ensemble and full symphony orchestras, throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and overseas. He is now primarily active as a noted multi-instrumentalist, specializing on Franklin glass armonica and the theremin, prominently performing in New York at the Metropolitan Opera, for Hollywood film scorings, and repeat performances at Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival plus performing at the Tanglewood Festival with the Boston Symphony Orchestra performing the intricate glass armonica complete part in the U.S. debut of George Benjamin's opera "Written on Skin".
About This Event
Bloomingtons favorite musical mastermind is back for his annual spooky spectacular. Dennis James returns to the IU Auditorium pipe organ for a spine-tingling Halloween tradition that blends vintage thrills with live musical artistry. The evening will begin with a live radio-style re-enactment of the Inner Sanctum mystery The Vengeful Corpse, drawing audiences into a chilling tale of suspense straight from the golden age of radio and starring student actors from IUs Department of Theatre and Drama.
James will then perform solo as he provides his signature live organ accompaniment to two silent film comedy classics: Laurel & Hardys eerie (and hilarious) Habeas Corpus and Buster Keatons clever caper The Haunted House. Equal parts spooky and spirited, this Halloween favorite delivers laughter, nostalgia, and just the right amount of fright.
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Indiana University Auditorium
Bloomington, IN