harry weiss

Harry Weiss, silent film accompanist (1917-2016)

by Ben Model
January 17, 2016

RIP Harry Weiss (1917-2016), an inspiration and a friend. He passed away peacefully January 7, two months shy of his 99th birthday, active right up to the end…playing piano every day and working on another CD. Harry was the Cinema… Read More »Harry Weiss, silent film accompanist (1917-2016)

Harry Weiss, new altscores, band premiere

by Ben Model
May 31, 2008

Had a nice long chat with 91-year-old silent film accompanist Harry Weiss the other day. When I began accompanying silent films at the Cinema Arts Center (formerly known as the New Community Cinema) in Huntington, NY, Vic Skolnick spoke fondly… Read More »Harry Weiss, new altscores, band premiere