Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Charlie Chaplin's silent films, beautifully reinterpreted through the masterful strings of the Wihan Quartet. Released on August 7, 2015, under the Carl Davis Collection label, "Loitering Without Intent: Music to Charlie Chaplin's The Mutuals" is a captivating blend of classical and chamber music that spans a delightful 77 minutes.
The Wihan Quartet, renowned for their exquisite performances, brings Chaplin's iconic works to life with a symphony of melodies that range from the playful "Fanfare 'The Mutuals'" to the tender "Valse amoureuse." Each track is a testament to the quartet's virtuosity, seamlessly blending the charm of Chaplin's era with the timeless elegance of classical music.
From the whimsical "Scherzo 'Shoplifters'" to the dramatic "The Combat / Polishing Balls," this album is a journey through a variety of moods and styles. The Wihan Quartet's interpretation of Chaplin's scores is not just a musical experience but a celebration of the silent film era's golden age. Whether you're a fan of classical music, chamber ensembles, or simply a lover of Chaplin's timeless cinema, this album offers a rich and engaging listening experience that transcends the boundaries of time and genre.
Tracks
Fanfare "The Mutuals" (From "The Floorwalker")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Scherzo "Shoplifters" (From "The Floorwalker")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Valse amoureuse (From "The Fireman")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
The Fireman's March (From "The Fireman")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Scrubbing Up "Waltz" (From "The Vagabond")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Loitering Without Intent (From "One A.M.")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Duet with Bedspring (From "One A.M.")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Gavotte I (From "The Count")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Scherzo (From "The Count")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Gavotte II (From "The Count")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Minuet (From "The Count")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Schottische (From "The Count")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Fun in Store (From "The Pawnshop")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
The Combat / Polishing Balls (From "The Pawnshop")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Hello Hollywood / The Propman (From "Behind the Screen")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Trapdoors and Pistols (From "Behind the Screen")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
The Flirtation (From "Behind the Screen")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Samba Under Protest! (From "The Rink")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Doing the Carving (From "The Rink")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Grand Waltz (From "The Rink")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
The Conversion "What a Friend I Have in Jesus" (From "Easy Street")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
A Policeman's Lot (From "Easy Street")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Tarantella "The Revolving Door" (From "The Cure")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
The Stagger (From "The Cure")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Scene d'amour (From "The Cure")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Two-Step "Happy Go-Lucky" (From "The Cure")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Dinner Maritime (From "The Immigrant")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
The Arrival (From "The Immigrant")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Downtown Restaurant (From "The Immigrant")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Jailbreak "A Melodrama" (From "The Adventurer")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Sitting Room Rag (From "The Adventurer")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
Two-Step "Nothing Ventured" (From "The Adventurer")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
The Ice Cream Waltz (From "The Adventurer")Wihan Quartet, Prague City Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
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