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The Grand Feature Film Orchestra
The Grand Feature Film Orchestra (GFFO) is a non-profit San Francisco Bay Area student and community group based in Vacaville, California. The 35-piece ensemble orchestrates, studies, rehearses, and presents newly composed and restored silent and early sound film music live and synchronized with the movie.
*Programming and artists subject to change, please refer to the participating organization’s calendar listing for the most up-to-date program.
Events
Grand Feature Film Orchestra - LIVE
The GFFO performs Evan Losoya’s brand new film score to Buster Keaton’s 1924 silent movie comedy classic.
Piece(s)/Composer(s)
LES TOREADORS (FROM CARMEN)
Musical Score by The GFFO members based on Bizet's Carmen Tale of Two Kitties (1942)
NEW FILM SCORE - BUSTER KEATON'S SHERLOCK JUNIOR (World Premiere)
Evan Losoya
Program Notes
Buster Keaton is one of the silent era's greatest filmmakers and physical comedians. In this legendary feature, Keaton attempts to win the heart of his true love by solving crimes like the great Sherlock Holmes with unexpected consequences. The GFFO Is excited to bring movie music fans this hilarious comedy feature with some of the cleverest stunts ever set to film. Also included will be a short featurette and overture before the feature.