Join us in the Great Hall as internationally acclaimed, silent film live accompanist, Peter Krasinski returns to accompany the classic, silent horror film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror on Hammond’s original 1920s Chickering & Son’s piano. General admission is $20. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7pm.
The series includes:
– October 12th: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror with Peter Krasinski ($20)
– October 26th: The Phantom of The Opera with Peter Krasinski ($20)
Please see below to learn more about Peter Krasinski.
NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR (1922)
An unofficial (and unauthorized) adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel “Dracula,” this German Expressionist masterpiece from F.W. Murnau features Max Schreck’s patently creepy performance as the iconic “Count Orlok.” (The production company, Prana Film, declared itself bankrupt after the film’s release to avoid paying for copyright infringement to Stoker’s widow).
About Peter Krasinski: Hammond Castle Museum is delighted to welcome Peter Krasinski back to the Great Hall. Mr. Krasinski is broadly recognized as a motivating consultant for the pipe organ community, and as a conductor, organist and music educator, whose imaginative and energetic performances elevate and inform audiences. Along with regular concert appearances he specializes in live improvised silent film accompaniment, worldwide. He has premiered the art in major venues in North America, Europe and Asia. He is the recipient of a number of prizes including the First Prize in Improvisation from the American Guild of Organists National Competition. House Organist of the Providence Performing Arts Center, Mr. Krasinski was past Dean of the Boston Chapter AGO. He is Organist at First Church of Christ, Scientist in Providence RI, accompanist at Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, MA and recently presented Master Classes at the Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, Finland. He holds both a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education and Organ Performance, and the Master of Sacred Music Degree from Boston University.
All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the 13th century, French cloister archways which are located at the front of the museum.
Generously sponsored by Institution for Savings.
