Listen as I discuss the music of Herman Finck, who directed the orchestra at London's Palace Theatre during the rise of the silent film. Finck wrote music for many of the acts at the music hall, but his film music is particularly interesting. Enjoy! 

Special thanks to Matt Parkin and the RCM Studios, Paul Robinson, Peter Linnitt, Peter Horton and Ingrid Pearson,  as well as all of the students who performed on the recording.

Herman Finck's Film Music

Made this after being inspired by technical difficulties.

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From a live performance at Grace United Methodist Church in August 2012 with Dr Esequiel Meza at the piano. Karl Pilss composed this Sonata for Helmut Wobisch in 1935. Pilss' music is steeped in rich post-romantic harmony.

Karl Pilss - Sonata for Trumpet and Piano II. Adagio, molto cantabile

Karl Pilss - Sonata for Trumpet and Piano I. Allegro appassionato

Karl Pilss - Sonata for Trumpet and Piano III. Allegro agitato

From my August 2012 recital at Grace UMC in El Paso. This arrangement of the classic tune was made by Donald Hunsberger for Wynton Marsalis's 1990 album Carnival. 

Kirby Haugland

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