Essor: Sherlock Jr.

Description

This cinema concert offers a lively and contemporary reinterpretation of Sherlock Junior by Buster Keaton, accompanied by an original music composed by Julien Painot, performed live by the quartet Essor.
As a burlesque film of impressive modernity, Sherlock Junior provides the perfect ground for a tailor-made sound creation, closely linked to the rhythm, humor, and emotions of the images. The music, balancing precise composition and controlled improvisation, respects the keatonian spirit while offering a current perspective. The hybrid instrumentation (piano, synthesizer, acoustic and electronic percussion) combines the tradition of silent film with contemporary sound research.
Accessible to all audiences, this cinema concert creates a bridge between cinematic heritage and lively music creation, placing music at the center of the collective experience.
The Essor Quartet received the Culture Prize for Emergence 2025, awarded by the Fribourg Agglomeration.
Composer: Julien Painot
Elise Krummenacher, piano
Fiona Hengartner, piano
Annick Herren-Richard, percussion
Luca Musy, percussion
Film: Buster Keaton

Highlights

• Live music for the silent film "Sherlock Junior"
• Original music by Julien Painot
• Quartet Essor performs live

General Information

The cinema concert offers a modern reinterpretation of Buster Keaton's "Sherlock Junior". The music, played by the Quartet Essor, combines traditional silent film music with contemporary sounds, creating a unique experience for the audience.

Location

Route de la Fonderie 8b, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland

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