Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages with Live Score

The first time New Orleans composer Tristan Gianola watched Benjamin Christensen's infamous 1922 Swedish-Danish silent horror film Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages, he was mesmerized. In 2019, he got the opportunity to rescore a film of his choice, and knew that the undulating tones, narratives, and visual effects of Häxan would make for remarkable opportunities in music. With an eight-piece chamber ensemble, he composed seven movements of classical-inspired scoring, with moments of jazz improvisation and soundscapes built from acoustic and electronic phrases. 

The film is set to be screened, with a live performance of Gianola's score, at the New Marigny Theatre this spooky season. 7 pm–10 pm. $30. newmarignytheatre.com.