Jan 30, 2014 1 min read

Washington & Jefferson College’s 2013-14 arts series season continues Tuesday with the Tom Roberts/Charlie Chaplin Project at 7:30 p.m. in the Olin Fine Arts Center.

In 2011, the Pittsburgh Symphony approached Roberts, a pianist, arranger and composer, about composing new scores for three of the Chaplin Mutual masterpieces: “One A.M,” “The Pawn Shop” and “The Rink.” For his scores, Roberts used musical styles and genres that would have been appropriate for 1916.

In addition to ragtime, foxtrots, tangos and waltzes, he uses exotic elements such as the French “Vals Musette” and Brazilian “Choros,” both styles that would have perhaps been performed with these scores in their respective countries.

This concert includes a lecture on Roberts’ revelations about Chaplin’s musical timing.

Tickets are $12 for general admission; $10 for senior citizens older than 60, W&J alumni and non-W&J students; and $7 for children 12 years old and younger. Season tickets also are available.

For more information, call 724-223-6546 or visit http://www.washjeff.edu/olin-fine-arts-center/2013-2014-calendar-events.