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Jacksonville Symphony commissions new score for century‑old silent film 'The Flying Ace'
✍️ Bradenton Herald
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 05:01 AM
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The Jacksonville Symphony has created a fresh musical accompaniment for the 1920 silent adventure film 'The Flying Ace', marking the first new score for the movie in a century.
The Jacksonville Symphony announced that it has composed a brand‑new musical score for the 1920 silent film "The Flying Ace". The film, an early aviation adventure, has long been shown with its original piano accompaniment or with generic music added in later screenings.
In a project to revive historic cinema, the orchestra collaborated with a composer to write a full orchestral accompaniment that reflects the film's daring aerial sequences and period atmosphere. The new score was premiered in a recent concert, allowing audiences to experience the century‑old movie with a contemporary, richly textured soundscape.
The initiative highlights a growing interest in pairing classic silent films with live orchestral music, offering a fresh cultural experience while preserving cinematic heritage. The Jacksonville Symphony’s effort brings renewed attention to "The Flying Ace" and underscores the timeless appeal of early American filmmaking.
In a project to revive historic cinema, the orchestra collaborated with a composer to write a full orchestral accompaniment that reflects the film's daring aerial sequences and period atmosphere. The new score was premiered in a recent concert, allowing audiences to experience the century‑old movie with a contemporary, richly textured soundscape.
The initiative highlights a growing interest in pairing classic silent films with live orchestral music, offering a fresh cultural experience while preserving cinematic heritage. The Jacksonville Symphony’s effort brings renewed attention to "The Flying Ace" and underscores the timeless appeal of early American filmmaking.