See Phantom of the Opera with a Live Band Soundtrack
The Invincible Czars
Salem Cinema will present the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera, on Monday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. with a live soundtrack from The Invincible Czars.
Hailing from Austin, Texas, The Invincible Czars bring their signature blend of eclectic instrumentation, adventurous arrangements and sense of emotional depth to the 100-year-old classic THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925, dir. Rupert Julian) with their new, tastefully modern soundtrack, performing it live with the film in art house cinemas like Salem Cinema across the US and Canada in 2025.
The tour will celebrate the 100th anniversary of this early American horror film. The band has been captivating both music and film enthusiasts across North America since 2015 when their soundtrack for NOSFERATU earned them praise in the art house community and made them a staple of the silent film circuit.
The Czars’ PHANTOM OF THE OPERA soundtrack is the culmination of nearly a year of meticulous composition, recording, and collaboration. The group drew inspiration from the film’s gothic visuals and haunting narrative to craft a score using their primary instruments: piano, violin, electric guitar/bass, organ, flute, drums and bass clarinet. Band members Phil Davidson, Lauryn Gould, Wes Haynes, Josh Robins and Stefan Bosque create an immersive, unforgettable live experience. With influences ranging from film composers like Bernard Herrmann and Graham Reynolds to their favorite oddball rockers like Primus and Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, their tastefully modern silent film soundtrack and dynamic live performance give modern day audiences a context in which to appreciate early cinema and they have earned accolades from film and music buffs alike.
Tickets for The Phantom of the Opera with a live soundtrack from The Invincible Czars are $18. For more information, visit salemcinema.com and invincibleczars.com.
Salem Cinema April 21
