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10 December 2024 Lyon (France)  The Phantom of the Opera - Cinema concert David Cassan, organ - Auditorium National de Lyon, Grande salle Program Info: On the Auditorium organ, David Cassan brings to life one of the masterpieces of silent fantasy cinema, with the participation of middle school students in certain scenes. Thrills guaranteed! Inspired by a Gaston Leroux serial, Rupert Julian's silent film puts the spectators' nerves to such a severe test that it was planned, upon its release, to administer salts to the unfortunate fainters. Let us therefore tremble before Erik, a disfigured and half-mad creature, who lives as a recluse in the basement of the Opéra Garnier (extraordinary performance by Lon Chaney, who wore a particularly uncomfortable mask). The location and plot call for music, from performances of Faust Gounod's to the Phantom playing on his private organ. The voices of college students bring, at a few key points, additional color to the immense palette of the Auditorium organ. The film is a magnificent stroll through Charles Garnier's building, from its roofs to its underground lake via its sumptuous room and its grand staircase. It is also a cinematic feat, which uses colorization for certain scenes. A few weeks before his hundredth birthday, this Phantom has not aged a bit. 2 performances External links: Details & tickets Additional Link Last edited: 06 June 2024 - 09:16 hours