Picture This! + Concert Series: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari featuring the Hausmann Quartet

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Program Description

Event Details

 

The Hausmann Quartet

presents

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

 

San Diego's highly acclaimed HAUSMANN QUARTET will perform live music to a screening of this classic silent film! 

 

This program will feature the score composed by California composer and pianist Stephen Prutsman.

 

Isaac Allen and Bram Goldstein, violins

Angela Choong, viola

Alex Greenbaum, cello

 

For more information about the Concert Series, please visit mysdpl.org/ConcertSeries


Synopsis

In this classic German Expressionistic-era silent film, hypnotist Dr. Caligari exploits a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders.

Production

NR  |  50 minutes  |  Horror, Mystery  |  1920


Picture This features free film screenings every Monday at 6:00 pm in the Central Library's Neil Morgan Auditorium. Check back here, on the library calendar, for the most up-to-date lineup of films.

This program is free and open to the public; no registration is required. Underground parking can be accessed from 11th Ave and is free for 2 hours with validation in the main lobby. The Central Library entrance is also conveniently located along the Blue and Orange trolley lines, between the Park/Market and 12th/Imperial trolley stops.

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.