It takes the 1925 Lon Chaney’s Phantom of the Opera with a live fully improvised score on the cathedral’s 5,000-pipe organ, with the film projected on a large screen to get me into a church again. Halloween week too.
Saturday, October 25 at 8:00pm: A Night to Remember at St. James Cathedral 🎶
Experience a truly unforgettable evening as world-renowned organist David Briggs brings the 1925 silent film classic The Phantom of the Opera to life with a spellbinding, fully improvised performance on St. James Cathedral’s majestic 5,000-pipe organ.
The film will be shown on a large projection screen, set against the stunning backdrop of the Cathedral’s breathtaking architecture and soaring acoustics. As one of Toronto’s most iconic sacred spaces, St. James offers the perfect setting to be transported into the heart of this gothic masterpiece in a way you’ve never seen—or heard—before.
This one-night-only cinematic concert is more than a screening—it’s a full sensory journey through timeless film and music, powered by the unmatched artistry of a world-class musician and the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Cathedral.
