Silent Film Concert “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”

Brief Overview
Silent film, USA, 1923
Duration: approx. 97 minutes
Director: Wallace Worsley
Screenplay: Edward T. Lowe
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo

Synopsis
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a film adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The story revolves around Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell ringer of Notre Dame, and his unrequited love for the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda.

Version
New music composed by Wilfried Kaets for concert organ and percussion. An alternative performance version for piano and percussion is also available.

Performers
Norbert Krämer – Percussion
Wilfried Kaets – Organ

Artistic Direction
Wilfried Kaets