Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra Presents The Phantom of the Opera with Live Orchestral Score

FARGO, N.D. On Saturday, October 25 at 7:00 PM, the Fargo Theatre will come alive with one of cinema’s classics. The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra will present a special concert in collaboration with the Fargo Theatre featuring the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera with live orchestral accompaniment.

This iconic silent horror film, an adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel, was directed by Rupert Julian and stars Lon Chaney in his role as the Phantom. Known for its groundbreaking makeup effects and gothic atmosphere, the film has captivated audiences for nearly a century.

The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra will perform a live classical score compiled and conducted by Jane Linde Capistran. Capistran’s soundtrack includes Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Mozart’s Requiem, Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre and more. The performance will also feature historical commentary by Greg Carlson, Concordia College Film Professor, and organist, Andrew Steinberg.

Tickets are available now at www.fmsymphony.org.

Event Details:

• What: The Phantom of the Opera (1925 silent film with live orchestra)
• When: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:00 PM
• Where: Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N, Fargo, ND
• Featuring: Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jane Linde Capistran, with Greg Carlson

For more information, visit www.fmsymphony.org