Chaplin: Modern Idők (1936) – filmkoncert

Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times is not only one of the greatest classics in film history – it is also exceptional proof of the legendary comic actor’s talent as a composer. On this occasion his lyrical, humorous and dynamic score will come to life in a live performance by a symphony orchestra. Although Modern Times is often classified as a silent film, this is not entirely accurate: in the finale, Chaplin himself sings the legendary Nonsense Song (“Titine”) in gibberish. It was the first time audiences ever heard the voice of the Little Tramp. This symphonic film concert thus simultaneously evokes the magic of silent cinema and one of the most memorable moments from the dawn of the sound era. Leading the Danubia Orchestra will be Ábel Tompa, one of the most exciting representatives of the young generation of Hungarian conductors.