A chamber ensemble that revives the tradition of silent-film orchestras, Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra culls historic libraries of music for its live musical accompaniments. Together, musicians Rodney Sauer, Britt Swenson, David Short, Brian Collins, and Dawn Kramer have recorded and toured widely, creating vibrant, emotional, and historically appropriate scores for more than 125 films. Officially formed in 1994 after discovering the music collection of a 1920s-era theater music director, the ensemble combines precision playing with expert selections to bring silent cinema to life.
SFSFF Performances
Festival 2007, Festival 2008, Festival 2009, Festival 2010, Festival 2011, Silent Winter 2011, Festival 2012, The Hitchcock 9 2013, Silent Winter 2013, Festival 2014, Festival 2015, Festival 2016, Festival 2017, ADoS 2017, Festival 2018, ADoS 2018, Festival 2019, ADoS 2019, Festival 2022, ADoS 2022, Festival 2023, ADoS 2023, Festival 2024
