Moulin Rouge

music for E. A. Dupont’s 1928 film

For four players:
vln, b cl, perc (marimba & bongos), DJ

Duration: 70 minutes

Made in 1928, Moulin Rouge is the story of an eternal love triangle set in the world of entertainment. Though described as “Britain’s first Superfilm”, the overall  impression is far from British. Directed by Ewald André Dupont and featuring Russian actress Olga Tschechowa, the elaborate sets and rich shadowy lighting in particular recall the contemporary German cinema.Charlie Barber’s new score – performed by four musicians and DJ – is influenced by both traditional Parisian cabaret and contemporary urban culture.

For the film: Ewald André Dupont (Director); Werner Brandes (Cinematography); Alfred Junge (Art Direction)

Film cast: Olga Tschechowa (Parysia); Eve Gray (Margaret); Jean Bradin (Andre); Georges Tréville (Father); Marcel Vibert (Marquis); Blanche Bernis (Wardrobe Mistress)

First performance at Chapter Cinema, Cardiff on 6 November 2004
with Thoby Davis (violin), Steve Moss (bass clarinet), Matthew West (percussion), DJ Jaffa

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Performances

06.11.04	CARDIFF	Chapter Arts Centre
13.11.04	HOLYHEAD	Ucheldre Centre
15.11.04	EDINBURGH	Filmhouse
16.11.04	GLASGOW	Film Theatre
19.11.04	TREORCHY	Parc & Dare
20.11.04	BIRMINGHAM	Midlands Arts Centre
21.11.04	NOTTINGHAM	Broadway Cinema
23.11.04	PONTARDAWE	Arts Centre
24.11.04	ABERYSTWYTH	National Library
25.11.04	HARLECH	Theatr Ardudwy
26.11.04	COLWYN BAY	Theatr Colwyn
27.11.04	SHEFFIELD	Showroom
28.11.04	LONDON	The Space
01.12.04	BRISTOL	Cube Cinema

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Credits

Produced by Sound Affairs with the financial support of: Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council of England, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

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