The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (ICO) continues their annual film series with a cinematic experience like no other, Charlie Chaplin’s iconic 1925 silent film, The Gold Rush. With tickets selling out annually, the ICO’s Silent Film with Live Orchestra is a staple of their subscription series. Join the ICO on Saturday, March 8th, at 7:30pm, at the Schrott Center for the Arts (Butler University) for a historic 100th anniversary celebration and relive the magic of “The Gold Rush.” This classic comedy demonstrates the great human hardships found during the pursuit of riches during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush. Witness the adventures of Chaplin's legendary character and experience classic moments like the boot meal and bread roll dance with a live orchestra. Don't miss this special presentation of the film that forever cemented Chaplin's status as a cinematic legend!
Charlie Chaplin’s love for music began in his early childhood. He taught himself to play the piano, violin, cello, and even went on to score many of his films. Despite having no formal training, his use of music to enhance storytelling in silent films showcased the importance of music that complements a film's theme and atmosphere. The original release of The Gold Rush was 6 years before Chaplin’s first attempt to compose a full-length score for, City Lights. It was also the first of Chaplin’s silent films that he revived with sound in 1942, composing an orchestral score and replacing the inter-titles with his own commentary.
Timothy Brock (composer): In 1992, the decision to produce a re-creation of the silent version of The Gold Rush was made by the Chaplin estate, seeking to restore and adapt the film score for live performance to fit the original silent 1925 version. Timothy Brock was given the original scores and manuscripts from Montreux and a digitalized reproduction of the optical soundtrack recording. Piecing together all the musical information took him an entire 9 months of work. There were many changes made, both written and unwritten, to the music as they recorded it in November 1941. In 1998, Brock began his long-standing relationship with the Charles Chaplin family and has made 15 critical editions of his scores, including The Gold Rush.
Ticket Details for 2024-2025 Season
Music Director, Matthew Kraemer, will continue to bring both innovative and classic programming to the ICO this season. Chamber Choice Packages (4 tickets), Duet Packs (2 tickets), and single tickets for ICO’s 41st Anniversary Season are on sale now and can be purchased HERE. Packages include exclusive benefits such as lost ticket replacement, free ticket exchanges, priority seating, and more.
The 24-25 season features our own principal oboist (Leonid Sirotkin), violinist Sirena Huang (2022 IVCI Gold Medalist), and a commissioned choral/orchestral work by Reinaldo Moya (Home, Run Away From Me). Furthermore, this season offers a variety of experiences such as a Charlie Chaplin silent film with live score (The Gold Rush) and an evening celebrating timeless songs from the Great American Songbook with Michael Feinstein in May 2025. The 25-26 Season will be announced soon.
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