The Hunchback of Notre Dame with live musical group

After a sold-out premiere at FilmScene, we are performing our new soundtrack to the 1923 Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Lon Chaney in Ainsworth, Iowa! Here is some press coverage of this unique performance:

Washington Live hosted by Diana Rich with guests Jean-Francois Charles, Nicolas Sidoroff, Mike Zahs, November 1, 2023 on KCTC:

Article in the Southeast Iowa Union - a.k.a. the Washington paper!, by Kalen McCain, November 2, 2023:
Hunchback of Notre Dame, screening to feature live soundtrack.

Interview on KCII radio hosted by Jennifer Wilkerson, with Michael Zahs, Jean-Francois Charles, and Nicolas Sidoroff, November 3, 2023:
Halcyon House Washington Page on KCII radio, Nov 3, 2023.

Article in The Kalona News, by Cheryl Allen, October 25, 2023: Live music to accompany ‘Hunchback’ at Ainworth Opera House.

The show is organized by Michael Zahs at the Ainsworth Opera House. Dinner is included - we hope to see you there! Tuesday, Nov 14, starting at 6 p.m.

Review in The News

Update Nov 21:
Review in The Kalona News, by Giovanni Coronel, November 21, 2023: Bespoke music thrills at ‘Hunchback’ showing in Ainsworth.

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