Improvisers
Improvising musicians create music spontaneously, on the spur-of-the-moment
Coming from a wide variety of musical backgrounds – including folk, jazz, classical, experimental and contemporary, as well as film music – the Northern Silents improvisers are a crack team of players who thrive on the unpredictability of improvised live scoring. Playing solo, or in combinations ranging from twos and threes to larger groups, the musicians watch the film along with the audience, creating music in real time.
Northern Silents also runs workshops and masterclasses for improvisers. These events provide an opportunity for experienced improvisers to develop their skills and new players to explore silent film accompaniment for the first time. Several of Northern Silents’ regular improvisers began their film improvising careers by participating in this programme.
Meet some of the improvising musicians who have performed with Northern Silents
