The General: Organist Dennis Scott at Embassy Theatre

2026 Summer Organ Concert Series / Black & White Silent Film Series

Classical musicians have been working their melodic magic for centuries. While other genres pass through phases, classical is the one medium that appeals to all – year after year, note after note.
Dennis Scott, internationally known silent film organist and house organist at Chicago's Music Box Theatre, is among the very finest performers keeping this tradition – and genre – at its best. And now, you could see him live.
Performing at Embassy Theatre on Sunday 12th July 2026, Dennis Scott will treat you to a performance that channels the character, mastery, and pure brilliance that only classical can. Part of the 2026 Summer Organ Concert Series, he will accompany Buster Keaton's newly restored 1926 silent film masterpiece "The General" on the Embassy's historic Grande Page organ. Expect to be amazed. You'll get to enjoy a catalog featuring unbelievable solo work to world-famous excerpts.
Over the years, Dennis Scott has graced some of the world's most famous halls. As the official organist for the International Buster Keaton Society, he has earned a sparkling reputation for his magnificent work in the art of classical music and silent film accompaniment. With the ability to stir the soul through his music, he's won countless devoted fans who will fill any arena. The performance space at Embassy Theatre, a historic 1928 movie palace, provides a superb setting for an evening of Dennis Scott's finest work. The immaculate acoustics means every single note is brought to life. For you, that means the full experience of the one thing that matters – the music.
To put it simply, this is not just any other concert. So secure your ticket now, and you'll get the chance to experience classical music at its finest. Guarantee your place today. Then, get ready to be part of an evening of top-class classical music.