04/17/2026 - Friday Night Music at Dancing Fish - Buster Keaton Silent Film with Live Score by Gideon Freudmann

Buster Keaton silent film

with live score by Gideon Freudmann

Friday, April 17, 2026

5:30 - 7:30pm

Come and enjoy a silent film comic masterpiece with live musical accompaniment.

Gideon Freudmann, a versatile cellist and composer, accompanies silent films with his cello, extended technique and some digital effects. He creates palate of sounds that brings new life to this classic art form. His music enhances the story-telling in such a way that audiences sometimes forget that they are hearing a cello. Freudmann has focused on two distinct genres from the silent film era: eerie expressionist films and Buster Keaton’s comedies.

"The General" was a crowning achievement in Buster Keaton’s stellar career. In this silent film masterpiece, Keaton play’s Jonny Grey, an unstoppable hero who is determined the save the train, the south and, of course, the girl!. It showcases his riveting on-screen presence, story-telling, physical prowess an comedic brilliance. "The General" is hailed by critics and filmmakers as one of the greatest films ever made. Only Buster Keaton could succeed in making a Civil War adventure comedy.

Don’t miss this uniquely enjoyable event show!

This event is by reservation only and includes a shared appetizer board served to your table. 

Please be aware that due to limited seating capacity in the Dancing Fish Barn, some patrons may be assigned to larger communal tables. Alternatively, if you have friends who are also attending this event, please let us know via text/phone (360-632-4190) in advance of the performance so we can seat you at the same table.