The Phantom of the Opera

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Christine Daaé, raised by a traveling musician and still mourning her father, gains a position at the Paris Opera. There she receives mysterious vocal instruction that unlocks her musical abilities. Her unseen teacher is Erik, a disfigured musical genius who lives within the opera house. As Christine’s career advances, her childhood friend Raoul begins courting her, creating a jealous rivalry between him and Erik. Le fantôme de l’opéra follows Christine as artistic success draws her into this tense relationship with two very different men. Her remarkable instruction, Erik’s concealed presence, and Raoul’s courtship combine to complicate both her personal life and her developing career on the Paris stage.

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