Silents are Golden: Speedy

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On Saturday, April 6, 2024, Mr. Krasinski will present the 1928 Silent Film Speedy starring Harold Lloyd as an avid New York Yankees fan. The hilarious film features a young man who has to please his girlfriend’s father, with help from his dog. It’s a comedic gem that is sure to appeal to all ages, including animal lovers!

For More Information and Tickets $20.00

Card to Culture holders and Under 18 free of charge

A reception with free popcorn will precede the concert.

PETER EDWIN KRASINSKI is broadly recognized as a motivating consultant for the pipe organ community, and as a conductor, organist and music educator, whose imaginative and energetic performances elevate and inform audiences. Along with regular concert appearances he specializes in live improvised silent film accompaniment, worldwide. He has premiered the art in major venues in North America, Europe and Asia. He is the recipient of a number of prizes including the First Prize in Improvisation from the American Guild of Organists National Competition.

House Organist of the Providence Performing Arts Center, Mr. Krasinski was past Dean of the Boston Chapter AGO. He is Organist at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mission Church, Boston, and the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Providence RI, as well as accompanist at Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, MA. He recently presented Master Classes at the Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, Finland. He holds both a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education and Organ Performance, and the Master of Sacred Music Degree from Boston University.

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With additional support from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and Cultural Councils of Barre, Oakham and Petersham. Local Cultural Councils are local agencies which receive support from the Mass Cultural Council.