Back to the Movies: Show People (1928)

What You'll Hear

Popular comedienne Marion Davies plays naive Peggy Pepper, who arrives in Hollywood expecting stardom to land in her lap. But of course, the road to stardom has never been easy or lackluster! The film will be accompanied by a period-authentic live score compiled by pianist and arranger Rodney Sauer and performed by Mr. Sauer, and VSO USA musicians Aromi Park, violin, Kristopher Duke, cello, Bruce Dunn, trumpet, and Igor Shakhman, clarinet.

The 2025/26 Nien-Wei Hsiao Chamber Music Series is presented by OPB.

Performers

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Rodney Sauer

Rodney Sauer, pianist and score composer, is the Director of the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra.

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VSO-USA Musicians

Aromi Park, violin, Kristopher Duke, cello, Bruce Dunn, trumpet, and Igor Shakhman, clarinet