Silent Film with Organ Accompaniment

Silent Film with Organ Accompaniment
The Phantom of the Opera
Friday, October 30, at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel

Celebrate Halloween with a spine-tingling cinematic experience as we present the 1925 silent film classic The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, with live organ accompaniment by Daniel Carroll, BMPC’s Organ Scholar.

Known for its haunting atmosphere and dramatic storytelling, this iconic adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s novel comes to life in a whole new way with a live, improvised organ score—just as audiences experienced during the silent film era. Daniel Carroll, a rising star in the organ world and gifted improviser, will perform the entire soundtrack in real time, responding to the action on screen with musical brilliance.

Beginning in the late 19th century, the accompaniment of Silent Films grew in popularity to new heights in the early twentieth century and has since made a resurgence today. In 1921, the Eastman School of Music opened in Rochester, NY, and was designed to educate pianists and organists in the skill of improvising Silent Films; a challenge for any musician. 

Don’t miss this unique evening of music, film, and historic atmosphere in the Chapel—a thrilling way to celebrate Halloween and a rare opportunity to witness silent cinema the way it was meant to be seen and heard.

For more information, contact Tori Fisher.