Concert society presents score to Battleship Potemkin

Jazz pianist Chris Jarret performs score to famous silent film

Chris Jarrett

Chris Jarrett

The Valley Concert Society presents classical and jazz pianist Chris Jarrett performing the score he composed to Sergei Eisenstein’s famous 1925 silent movie Battleship Potemkin.

The concert takes place Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way.

Jarrett’s score is partially improvised and underlines Eisenstein’s anti-militaristic message.

A short pre-concert talk takes place in the foyer at 7 p.m.

Ticket packages are available for the 2014 season by visiting valleyconcertsociety.com or calling 604-289-3377 or 604-854-3318. Single tickets, if available, are $25 general and $15 for students.

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