Pianist Bruce Vogt accompanies two silent film masterpieces featuring Charlie Chaplin and Toronto-born screen legend Mary Pickford.
Part of Silent Movie Weekend 2026! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of silent cinema’s greatest comedies: Buster Keaton’s The General (1926), presented on the big screen with live piano accompaniment by celebrated visiting pianist Bruce Vogt.
Part of Silent Movie Weekend 2026! Part of Silent Movie Weekend 2026! Step into the strange, shadowy world of Robert Wiene's The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), on the big screen with live piano accompaniment by visiting pianist Bruce Vogt.
Live, improvised music provided by Pianist Bruce Vogt.
Join us for screenings of Buster Keaton's, ONE WEEK (1920), and Mary Pickford's, STELLA MARIS (1918) with live musical accompaniment.
Join us for screenings of Buster Keaton's, SHERLOCK JR. (1924), and Ernst Lubitsch's, THE DOLL (1919) with live musical accompaniment.
Pianist Bruce Vogt improvises to Mary Pickford’s silent era classic SPARROWS
Molly (Mary Pickford) is the eldest child at a swamp “baby farm”, who must rescue the other children when the cruel Mr. Grimes decides that one of them will be dispatched. Mary Pickford’s timeless statement film was chosen in 2025 by the US Nat’l Film Registry for preservation for its significance to film history.
Sole heir Willie McKay (Buster Keaton) journeys by train from New York City to Kentucky to claim his fortune amid a decades-old feud with the Canfield family. En route, he meets and is smitten with young beauty Virginia (Natalie Talmadge), who invites him to dinner, but he realizes too late that she is the only daughter of patriarch Joseph Canfield (Joe Roberts). The rules of hospitality protect McKay from harm in their house, but he must outwit her brothers to resolve the feud.-RottenTomatoes
Pianist Bruce Vogt will introduce each film and improvise piano accompaniments
Program Highlights:
Masterclasses: Engage in dynamic morning and afternoon sessions with our esteemed instructors, gaining valuable insights into technique, interpretation, and performance.
Daily Recitals: Showcase your artistry at our daily noon-time recitals, held in the acoustically superb Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, featuring two Steinway concert grands.
Private Lessons: Receive one personalized, 40-minute lesson with a faculty member to focus on your individual musical goals.
Faculty Talks: Participate in three afternoon lectures led by faculty, exploring a variety of topics relevant to the pianist’s craft.
Duo Day: Experience the joy of collaborative music-making with a dedicated day for 4-hand and 2-piano repertoire, ideal for those interested in chamber music.
Practice Facilities: Enjoy full access to the School of Music’s 28 practice rooms, available daily from 7 AM to 11 PM.
Debussy Course: Optionally register for a two-hour afternoon course on the works of Claude Debussy, taught by Dr. Michelle Fillion and Bruce Vogt, exploring his music in depth.
This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant musical community while receiving tailored instruction in a world-class setting. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique, expand your repertoire, or gain insight into the art of performance, the UVic Summer Piano Immersion Program is designed to elevate your musical journey.
The Fernwood Trio brings together three outstanding musicians from Victoria for an unforgettable chamber music experience. Featuring Karen Hough on horn, Jeremy Potts on violin, and Bruce Vogt on piano, this ensemble offers a rich and beautifully balanced sound that is both powerful and intimate.
With a repertoire that spans classical masterworks and evocative contemporary pieces, the trio showcases the unique and rarely heard combination of horn, violin, and piano. Their performances highlight lyrical expression, intricate interplay, and a deep musical sensitivity that draws audiences in from the very first note.
Karen Hough is an accomplished orchestral and chamber musician with international training and performance experience, while Bruce Vogt is a celebrated performer and longtime professor at the University of Victoria, known for his expressive artistry and global concert career. Together with Jeremy Post, they create a compelling musical dialogue that is both refined and emotionally engaging.
Audiences can expect an inspiring afternoon of chamber music filled with warmth, elegance, and dynamic storytelling. An experience that beautifully captures the spirit of live performance.
The Fernwood Trio from Victoria brings bold, expressive chamber music to life, featuring Karen Hough, Jeremy Potts, and Bruce Vogt. Powerful, elegant, and unforgettable. Don’t miss it!
Presented with live score by pianist Bruce Vogt
The renowned American silent Gothic melodrama starring and produced by Canada's first movie star, Mary Pickford.
Molly (Mary Pickford) is the eldest resident of a prison-like orphanage run by the abusive Mr. Grimes (Gustave von Seyffertitz), his neglectful wife (Charlotte Mineau), and their diabolical son, Ambrose ("Spec" O'Donnell). When Mr. Grimes becomes involved in a kidnapping plot, Molly realizes she must somehow escape and struggles to lead the younger children to freedom through the treacherous swamps that surround the orphanage where they have all been enslaved.
An evening of keyboard works by Chopin, Rameau, Debussy, Schubert
Friday, March 27 th , 7 pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm
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There will be a reception following the performance
Kingston Road Village Concert Series
Canadian pianist Bruce Vogt performs early English and French keyboard works in addition to music by Rameau, Debussy, Chopin and Schubert.
A Sad Pavan For These Distracted Times is the actual title of a Thomas Tomkins' composition from 1649. Canadian pianist Bruce Vogt loved the title and the music. He's included it in a wide-ranging piano concert that includes music by Rameau, Debussy, Chopin and Schubert. Join us for an afternoon filled with music of transcendent beauty—uplifting, moving, and unforgettable.
Kingston Road Village Concert Series
Enjoy silent movie classics of 4 genius directors: Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel & Hardy and Harold Lloyd with piano accompaniment by Bruce Vogt
Canadian pianist Bruce Vogt's multifaceted career has led him down an unusual path: improvising accompaniments for the great films of the silent era. He brings sound to many silent film masterpieces – including those by Keaton, and Laurel and Hardy. In movie theatres across Europe, Asia and North America, he has provided audiences a greater intimacy with these films, transforming the silence of the medium into another sphere. Will there be popcorn? You bet!
Directed by William Beaudine
Starring Gustav von Seyffertitz, Mary Pickford, Roy Stewart, Charlotte Mineau, Spec O'Donnell
Join us for a screening of Mary Pickford's, SPARROWS (1926) with live musical accompaniment.
ABOUT THE FILM:
Molly, the eldest child at a baby farm hidden deep in a swamp, must rescue the others when their cruel master decides that one of them will be disposed of.
LIVE MUSIC
BRUCE VOGT
Join us for screenings of Buster Keaton's, THE GENERAL (1926), and Charlie Chaplin's, THE IMMIGRANT (1917) with live musical accompaniment.
ABOUT THE FILMS:
THE GENERAL, Buster Keaton-
After being rejected by the Confederate military, not realizing it was due to his crucial civilian role, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies and return it through enemy lines.
THE IMMIGRANT, Charlie Chaplin-
Charlie is an immigrant who endures a challenging voyage and gets into trouble as soon as he arrives in America.
LIVE MUSIC
BRUCE VOGT
Four Comedies:
Chaplin – The Adventurer
Keaton – Cops
Harold Lloyd – Never Weaken
Laurel and Hardy – Battle of the Century
The Screening Room - Sparrows
Mary Pickford’s ‘Sparrows’ at The Hyland Cinema, London Ontario
‘Do Detectives Think’ - Laurel and Hardy
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
“The Winning of Barbara Worth”
Cinecenta, UVic – July 20th. 3:30 PM – four great comic films.
Chaplin – The Adventurer
Keaton – Cops
Harold Lloyd – Never Weaken
Laurel and Hardy – Battle of the Century
Instructor and performer at ‘UVic Summer Piano’
Join us for the third annual UVic Summer Piano Immersion Program, a nine-day intensive held at the University of Victoria’s prestigious School of Music. This immersive experience offers participants the opportunity to deepen their musical knowledge and refine their performance skills under the guidance of four distinguished faculty members: May Ling Kwok, Michelle Mares, Dr. Jamie Syer and Bruce Vogt.
Solo recital in Winkhausen Germany, including works by Rameau, Chopin, Debussy, Schubert
Charlie Chaplin – The Rink (1916)
Buster Keaton – Cops (1922)
Harold Lloyd – Never Weaken (1921)
Laurel & Hardy – The Battle of the Century (1927)
A SILENT FILM SPECIAL EVENT! Sunday Febuary 23rd 5pm!
