Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror takes viewers on a chilling journey through the mists of 19th century Transylvania, as the hapless Thomas Hutter finds himself at odds with the mysterious Count Orlok—a grotesque vampire. This unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula has enthralled horror audiences since its release and is routinely included in lists of the best films of world cinema.

World-renowned pianist Tom Roberts will introduce this iconic work, before accompanying the film with a live performance of his own original score, originally commissioned by the Pittsburgh Silent Film Society for the 100th anniversary of Nosferatu.

Featuring live musical score by Tom Roberts!

For the 100th anniversary of F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival asked Tom to compose an original score for this legendary silent film.

Released in 1922, Nosferatu is renowned for its expressionist style, particularly its striking use of light and shadow. Count Orlok's looming silhouette on the wall remains one of the most iconic images in film history. Tom’s score enhances the film as a whole, heightening its eerie atmosphere and bringing new life to its timeless visuals.

Tickets

$20 in Advance, $25 at the door

Telephone: 724-427-5141

Join us for an evening of entertainment as we show the 1922 silent film, "Nosferatu."

Tom Roberts will provide live piano accompaniment!

Join us at The Maple Leaf for an afternoon of entertainment as we show the 1924 silent film, "Sherlock, Jr."

Tom Roberts will provide live piano accompaniment!

The Monroeville Library is again sponsoring the Hot Club of Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Join us for “Fascinating Rhythm: the Original Recordings of George Gershwin.” We will hear actual recordings of Gershwin himself, including the first ever recordings of Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, as well as all of his solo piano recordings.

This is a zoom presentation. You can access it via the Facebook link here

The Allegheny City Ragtime Orchestra will be performing the compositions of the first generation of freeborn southern African Americans. The monumental works of Scott Joplin, including his ballet, will be performed, as will previously unheard compositions by forgotten Pittsburgh ragtime-era composers.

The performance will take place at the Calvary United Methodist Church on September 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

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Come join me as I inject some Sweat and Shimmy and Stomp and Swerve into Swing and Sway. I will be premiering selections from the new Archeophone King Oliver Centennial set for your listening enjoyment. This set includes is 2 LPs and 4 CDs, so I have a lot to choose from!

The Red Beans & Rice Combo are serious musicians who don’t take themselves too seriously. The fun-loving trio is known for their danceable mix of New Orleans R&B, early rock & roll nuggets, and barroom ballads, with a jazzy dash of Tin Pan Alley, and a side of wit and humor. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

The Combo features the world-celebrated early jazz stride pianist Tom Roberts (who also sings and whistles), along with Dave Klug on drums and his custom-built “Kluger Soundboard,” and Wayno on vocals, harmonica, & ukulele.

Join us in our newly improved Studio at the Carnegie Carnegie, an intimate space with a club-vibe! Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donations.

Courtesy of the Almanac - the South Hills Community News

Tickets $20 in advance-$25 at the door. Go to https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/listen-locally-downstairs-with-the-red-beans-rice-combo/ for more information.

Tom will be returning online with more records from his rare, pristine, shellac-based 78 rpm records. This time we’ll be focusing on Klezmer Clarinetists, Greek Blues, and New Orleans jazz. Highlights include Johnny Dodds, Jimmie Noone, Sidney Bechet, and Edmond Hall. If you enjoy jazz, rebetiko, or classic sounds, we hope you’ll join us!

This is a zoom event. You can click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85940966845?fbclid=IwAR1hHbBA071XptJ6-Vlw7cHmdgaIBl2ap69shh6yvd28297mbaPYvO_4Mk8#success

to join the zoom call, but if the link doesn’t work, please go to the Monroeville Library facebook page and click on their event link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1322126411707995

Join the Red Beans and Rice Combo at the Pittsburgh Winery!

Tom Roberts will amaze, entertain, and enlighten you with a tour-de-force of the historical art form of Harlem Stride piano, the virtuosic piano music of the Harlem renaissance. Tom will play music of the great artists of the day: James P. Johnson, Fats Waller, Charles “Luckey” Roberts, and Willie “The Lion” Smith. Tom has performed this repertoire at New York City’s prestigious 92nd Street Y and twice at the International Stride Piano Summit in Zurich, Switzerland where he was a featured performer.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Click here to purchase yours.

Doors open at 7:00 PM and the concert begins at 7:30 PM.

Join us at our holiday spectacular! The Red Beans and Rice Combo with Special Guest Rick Sebak! Get your tickets today!

Tom will perform the original scores he wrote for Charlie Chaplin’s Pawnshop, One A.M., and The Rink. Join him in Millvale at the former Panza Gallery at 115 Sedgwick Street.

We're returning to the fabulous Pittsburgh Winery on Friday, November 18.

We might even preview a number or two from our upcoming Holiday show.

The Pittsburgh Silent Film Society commissioned Tom Roberts to compose a new score for Nosferatu to commemorate the film’s 100-year anniversary of Nosferatu.

This is a not to miss performance on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the 3rd Street Gallery, 220 3rd Street, Carnegie.

Doors open at 7:00.

$20.00 admission

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (German: Nosferatu – Eine Symphonie des Grauens) is a 1922 silent German Expressionist horror film directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Max Schreck as Count Orlok, a vampire who preys on the wife (Greta Schröder) of his estate agent (Gustav von Wangenheim) and brings the plague to their town.

The silent film will be paired with new music composed and performed live in the Theater by Pittsburgh native, Tom Roberts.