I have just listened to the 25th anniversary recording before I wrote the essay about general education coursework , and I really felt the 25th anniversary of "The Phantom of the Opera" after seeing the video.
In the 1870s, there was a mysterious phantom hidden in the Paris Opera House. He was ugly in appearance and had extraordinary musical talent. He liked Christine's talent and beauty, and longed to possess and control her. Love was born; The Phantom was shrouded in fear in order for Christine to star in many incidents...
"The Phantom of the Opera" should be the king of musicals. It was staged at the Royal Albert Hall on its 25th anniversary, which shows its status. The overall layout is gorgeous, showing a Gothic opera house on the stage; the actors have beautiful and detailed costumes, and there is a gorgeous chandelier; the soundtrack has both classical flavor and modern style, beautiful and majestic, plus an excellent stage Effects, high level of performance, which the film version can't do.
The Phantom of the Opera has some roots. From the original legend, to Leroux's novel, to Lang Chaney's silent film (the make-up is amazing, but unfortunately there are few film sources), and other films after that, most of them are treated as gothic stories, emphasizing their sense of horror and suspense; But Sir Weber can use his outstanding composing talent to turn a Penny Dreadful-level popular story into a gorgeous opera, turning it into a poignant love musical, without lack of concern for weirdos, and can be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. This is the level.
The Phantom has an ugly face and is deeply discriminated against since he was a child. He can only hide in the underground of the opera house, and compose music in the blind labyrinth in the dark night; while he sees the pure and beautiful Christine, and loves her beautiful singing deeply, possessive, making music. All kinds of accidents and even murderous intentions, also let Christine star and possess her; despite his ugly face and twisted heart, he is still in hell and still has a heart for heaven; despite all the crimes, Christine still uses a The kiss is exchanged for Eric's human side; the actor has a good grasp of the Phantom's psychology, showing his fickle, moody character well in both acting and singing. Raul was originally a son, a "slave of fashion", but he really paid for Christine, protecting and guiding her, shielding her from the darkness, and rushing into the underground labyrinth; Christine has both a passionate love for Raul and a love Phantom's sympathy, attachment. These are all love.
If you gossip a little, aren't Sir Webber and Goddess Sarah an off-screen insinuation? Sir Weber's looks...not good-looking, but he has outstanding musical talent; Lady Sarah has a natural voice and beauty...well, it's still interesting.
More unexpectedly, Sir Weber wrote a sequel to "True Love Never Dies", and the Australian version of the official film was circulated on the Internet. I heard that the music is good, but the plot... I don't know if I want to step on this thunder?
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