Silent Film Concert - On The Chronicle Of Grieshuus

Experience the timeless drama of “Zur Chronik von Grieshuus” (1925) in a one‑of‑a‑kind audio‑visual presentation. The Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra, following their triumphant work with Ernst Lubitsch’s “Sumurun,” once again transforms into a dedicated film orchestra for a live performance at the Audimax of the Brandenburg University of Technology. Under the baton of acclaimed conductor Burkhard Götze—who brings decades of experience as the orchestra’s trombonist, composer, arranger, and film‑music specialist—listeners will hear Gottfried Huppertz’s masterful score, the same composer who crafted the sweeping music of Fritz Lang’s iconic “Metropolis.” The film itself is a haunting adaptation of Theodor Storm’s novella, the final work of the early‑deceased director Arthur von Gerlach. It follows the tumultuous saga of a Holstein noble family: the castle’s aging lord designates the older son Hinrich as heir, while his younger brother Detlef studies law in the city. When the serf’s daughter, Bärbe, is assaulted by soldiers, Hinrich rescues and falls for her, defying his father’s wishes. After a fatal altercation, the brothers clash over inheritance, culminating in tragedy as Bärbe dies and Hinrich kills Detlef, then flees with his unborn child. The infant is lovingly raised by the servants, while Detlef’s widow Gesine persistently seeks the estate. Hinrich’s eventual return to Grieshuus—unrecognized—allows him to reclaim his child from Gesine’s grasp, delivering a poignant resolution. From the stirring opening brass fanfares that echo Hughbert Huppertz’s cinematic grandeur to the heartfelt, bittersweet passages that mirror the film’s emotional beats, this concert promises a deeply atmospheric experience for aficionados of both cinema and orchestral music. Don’t miss the chance to see how the Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra breathes new life into a silent classic with extraordinary musical accompaniment. Details and tickets are available through the provided link.