Middlesex Community College is excited to feature the film “The Phantom of the Opera” with Live Music as part of the Fall “A World of Music” concert series. Led by MCC alum Dylan Jack, the performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 17 at MCC’s Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center in Lowell.
“MCC is the reason why I am leading a band, booking concerts, and releasing albums,” Jack said. “My confidence as a musician started at MCC, thanks to the encouragement of Carmen [Rodríguez-Peralta, MCC’s Chair of Music] and the entire music department. Young musicians need institutions like MCC as a springboard. The fact that I'm still involved with the MCC community as a performer 15 or 16 years after graduating is an honor and I'm so happy that they continue to have me back.”
The haunting American silent film from 1925 will be presented with music by the Dylan Jack Quartet.. In addition to Jack, the ensemble includes Eric Hofbauer, guitar; Jerry Sabatini, trumpet, and Tony Leva, bass and electronics. They will play an original soundtrack, both composed and improvised.
“With this performance of ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ it is my hope to focus on the story between the Opera Ghost Erik and leading lady Christine,” Jack said. “Musical themes keep them in focus throughout as characters and scenes intertwine like a blurry backdrop. Inmy version, Christine and Erik triumph, but the four of us in the performance need to tell our own story and interpret our feelings just like those in attendance will do.”
This Fall, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) will also perform at the Academic Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 23. “A World of Music” will also hold performances at MCC’s Concert Hall on the Bedford Campus, including Afro-Brazilian Music with Marcus Santos at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, co-sponsored by MCC’s Commonwealth Honors Program; and a Student Recital at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 2.
“MCC is the reason why I am leading a band, booking concerts, and releasing albums,” - Dylan Jack, MCC Alum.
A previous performance from the Lowell Chamber Orchestra kicked off the Fall season on Sunday, September 8 and the college also hosted Duos and Trios Featuring Cello, Piano and Flute on Sunday, October 6.
All concerts are free and open to the public.
MCC’s Academic Arts Center is located at 240 Central Street in Lowell. With parking not available on site, the nearest public parking facility is the Early Garage on 135 Middlesex St.
Visit World of Music Concert Series for more information.