XVI. Phantom of the Opera

by Unknown 7:27 PM 1 comments Asia Pacific College Reflection researched topic TM151

During our EEP Class, I was able to watch Phantom of the Opera. Actually, I tried watching Phantom of the Opera before, but since I watched the movie version, it was quite boring to me. It was not as amazing as the musical play.

So here's the plot summary written by phan007 on imdb:

Our story begins with Opera Populaire's manager, Lefevre, leaving. His successors, Andre and Firmin, take over the opera, and bring with them their new patron, le Victome Raoul de Changy. To celebrate their new managers, the opera throws a gala, at which the leading diva refuses to perform, due to the mysterious 'Opera Ghost' who seems determined to have the screeching diva leave. Without a diva, Andre and Firmin are strong-minded to find a new leading lady, so they invoke the talents of a young, chorus-singer named Christine Daae, who has been taking lessons from a mysterious tutor. Raoul, Christine's old childhood sweetheart, who recognizes her at her triumphant gala performance, wants to bring Christine back into his life. But, suddenly, Christine's mysterious tutor reveals himself to her... Now, will Christine ask everything of Raoul or listen to the Music of the Night?

I am really glad that our professor showed us the musical play because I have always been dreaming to be a Classical/Broadway singer... But, there's not much motivation around me since I am not exposed to anything Classical/Broadway related. Especially that in this generation, they are really into pop. 

Watching the play triggered something inside my heart. I want to continue pursuing to be a Classical/Broadway singer. Maybe, I am really not born to be a pop singer, but a Classical singer. ;)

Back to the musical play, I loved everything about it! The character choices, the original soundtracks, the story, everything!~ 

If you haven't seen it, I recommend that you should. Especially the 25 years celebration on Royal Albert Hall.