The Phantom of The Opera by Gaston Leroux

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Classic Ghost Stories Podcast - Tony Walker

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Step into the haunting world of Gaston Leroux's timeless classic, "The Phantom of the Opera." First published as a serialized novel in the French newspaper "Le Gaulois" from September 1909 to January 1910, this gripping tale has captivated audiences for over a century. Leroux's masterpiece blends historical events at the Paris Opera during the 19th century with an apocryphal tale, creating a rich tapestry of mystery, romance, and intrigue.
Follow the story of Christine Daaé, a young Swedish soprano, as she becomes entangled in the web of the enigmatic "Opera Ghost," a mysterious figure who haunts the Palais Garnier Opera House. As strange events unfold and the line between reality and fantasy blurs, Christine finds herself drawn into a world of music, passion, and dark secrets.
Immerse yourself in the atmospheric setting of Paris and the grandeur of the Opera House as you unravel the mystery of the Phantom. With its unforgettable characters, lush descriptions, and a plot that keeps you guessing until the very end, "The Phantom of the Opera" is a literary masterpiece that has inspired countless adaptations on stage and screen.
Join us on this mesmerizing audio journey as we bring Leroux's immortal words to life, and experience the story that has left an indelible mark on the world of literature and popular culture.
Phantom of The Opera Contents
00:00:00 Start
00:00:30 PROLOGUE07:49:240:11:04 I IS IT A GHOST?
00:30:55 II THE NEW MARGARITA
00:51:17 0III THE MYSTERIOUS REASON
01:08:12 IV BOX FIVE
01:34:24 V THE ENCHANTED VIOLIN
02:08:39 VI A VISIT TO BOX FIVE
02:14:39 VII FAUST AND WHAT FOLLOWED
02:42:45 VIII THE MYSTERIOUS BROUGHAM
02:59:44 IX AT THE MASKED BALL
03:21:30 X FORGET THE NAME OF THE MAN'S VOICE
03:35:25 XI ABOVE THE TRAP-DOORS
03:48:45 XII APOLLO'S LYRE
04:35:30 XIII A MASTER-STROKE OF THE TRAP-DOOR LOVER
04:57:15 XIV THE SINGULAR ATTITUDE OF A SAFETY-PIN
05:09:11 XV CHRISTINE! CHRISTINE!
05:18:05 XVI MME. GIRY'S REVELATIONS
05:41:30 XVII THE SAFETY-PIN AGAIN
05:54:17 XVIII THE COMMISSARY, THE VISCOUNT AND THE PERSIAN
06:05:03 XIX THE VISCOUNT AND THE PERSIAN
06:17:14 XX IN THE CELLARS OF THE OPERA
06:4099:32 XXI INTERESTING VICISSITUDES
07:20:42 XXII IN THE TORTURE CHAMBER
07:34:53 XXIII THE TORTURES BEGIN
07:49:24 XXIV BARRELS! BARRELS!
08:14:05 XXV THE SCORPION OR THE GRASSHOPPER: WHICH?
08:30:29 XXVI THE END OF THE GHOST'S LOVE STORY
08:51:27 EPILOGUE
09:10:42 END
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@jayfox28 Ай бұрын

Tony, you honestly never cease to amaze. This had to be a huge undertaking! As they say in the musical version, "Bravi! Bravi! Bravissimi!" 🎵🎶🎭

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

It’s taken about two months or more to do. It was fun 🤩 It’s a fun story akin to a penny dreadful

@DaleyKreations Ай бұрын

YES! The only other audiobooks for Phantom online are either a Librevox copy with multiple different readers of varying skill, OR a fantastic, but abridged, version by Christopher Lee. Great to see a skilled narrator tackling the whole thing!

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

it took ages to do

@DaleyKreations Ай бұрын

@@ClassicGhost No doubt! I'm sure it will be well worth it!

@christarogers4724 Ай бұрын

What a balm to the soul. Perfectly done. A masterpiece!

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

i be am glad people are starting to like this one ☝️

@moreanimals6889 Ай бұрын

The Artwork is stunning. It is always beautiful but this is particularly beautiful. I can't stop staring at it. I would get a poster copy of it if I could.

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

+@moreanimals6889 email me and i can send you the file .

@lyndabrennan4560 Ай бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏, one of your best Tony, it took me almost a week to finish it and I have to say outstanding, thank you so very much 🙏👏🤗

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

That means a great deal. I am glad you enjoyed it.

@user-wv1gw3dj3q Ай бұрын

Tony thank you for sharing! I could gush all day!! The passion you have for the writing and it's history is so special and so appreciated!!! Love your original works as well! Keep following whatever inspires you, we can feel it and it's what makes this podcast so great!

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

indeed. who knows why i wanted to do phantom but im glad i did

@franken-pattern Ай бұрын

This is my favorite Lon Cheney film! I've never read the book, surprisingly, so it's an extra special treat for our dear Tony to read it TO me! Cheers! 🎉

@leonaheraty3760 Ай бұрын

I love the 1925 version too. The book is great! Lon Chaney and Gaston Leroux are the best! 😊

@leonaheraty3760 Ай бұрын

I think you would love the book. Try to get an annotated version. Understanding the historical background of the story and the ideas and historical events that influenced Leroux adds more depth to this fascinating story, at least it did for me. They have annotated versions on Amazon. 😊

@trixie10199 Ай бұрын

This audiobook is a Masterful Narration of this classic! Unless you have read this book in the past, you know that the theatrical versions and films are not the entire story! I have watched several Phantom of the Opera movies, and none of them come close! Listening to this audiobook provided me with several hours of insight and enjoyment! Thanks again!👏👏👏❤❤❤

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

I love that you enjoyed this. Gaston Leroux’s wit really deserves people to hear the full story.

@thurayya8905 2 күн бұрын

Beautiful narration. I never cared for nineteenth century written exposition until I heard you speak it. Now, I am a fan. Thank you for this fantastically long voice book.

@snowysnowyriver Ай бұрын

Bless you Tony! A good audio version of this has long been needed!!

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@debra333 Ай бұрын

You always do an amazing job. Thank you, dear Tony.

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

You are very kind. thank you

@brittanyrevia2542 3 күн бұрын

Not only is your narration lovely, but so is your singing! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

@ClassicGhost 3 күн бұрын

I was worried about the singing and the french accent:)

@martiwilliams4592 Ай бұрын

Captivating, riveting, masterful, narration, Tony. You make all of the parts, with all of the diverse voices accents, dialects and singing, dance vividly in word-pictures before my inner eye. I have never seen the film or theater production and now I never will. Thank you, again, Tony for an incredible experience. I will return.

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked it. it took a lot of time but i enjoyed doing it

@martiwilliams4592 Ай бұрын

Much, much appriciated, Tony. Just the thought of how much time and effort it took is mind boggling!@@ClassicGhost

@SinisterSecrets.HorrorStories Ай бұрын

Descend into the dark depths of the Paris Opera with Gaston Leroux's classic, 'The Phantom of the Opera'. This haunting tale blends mystery, romance, and terror into a moving narrative about the disfigured musical genius known as the Phantom, who hides beneath the opulence of the opera house. Obsessed with the beautiful soprano Christine Daaé, their love story becomes dark and tragic as. his passion becomes a frightening obsession. Prepare to be captivated by the lush settings, dramatic twists and ghostly presence that has enchanted readers and audiences for over a century.

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

very good!

@GingerTomMom Ай бұрын

It's that good. Totally worth it.

@garybryant4293 Ай бұрын

BAM! Caught this one fresh out the box 18 minutes old Tony! number 9 😁

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

I hope the sound has processed. it takes longer the longer the video

@jacobkeppler1984 Ай бұрын

Gaston Leroux masterpiece opera ghost live for ever

@julierobinson3633 Ай бұрын

One thing that has really struck me listening to a few of these longer novels is how much writing styles have changed. Now a book has to 'grab' a reader in the first few pages. With any horror, ghost or crime story there is always something creepy or horrific in the first chapter to 'hook' a reader in. Or if the first chapter is a happy family arriving at a new - suspiciously cheap - house that is about to tear apart their lives then their will be a preface of the awful fate of the last family, or the initial horror that started the chain of hauntings etc a century ago. With a crime novel the detective often arrives at the scene of the goriest killing in the first few pages. Yet with older novels the pace at the start is often far more ponderous. I suspect if The Phantom of the Opera was written today it would start with the discovery of the hanged body being found - the rope mysteriously missing. Or perhaps the recounted sighting of a floating head of flames with yellow eyes. Same with Dracula, and Frankenstein, I wonder if they would even make it past the initial reader at a modern publishers?

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

it depends who writes them :)

@leonaheraty3760 Ай бұрын

Thank you Tony! You are amazing! This is still one of my favorite books, along with Dracula and Frankenstein. I try to read at least one of these classics every October, for Halloween. 😀

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

fantastic. I’m glad that you enjoyed it. I enjoyed doing it.

@ChristianeLevesque Ай бұрын

Fantastic job as usual. I've tried reading this book myself many times but always found it difficult to get into a good groove and finish. My inner narrator just wasn't up to the task. Your reading was amazing and I'm sure I'll be able to get it right from now on. Thank you so much.

@tracythomas132 Ай бұрын

One of my favourite books! I was recently looking for an audiobook version of this- so thank you and I look forward to listening to it!

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! It's been a lot of work

@ryanjohnson3615 Ай бұрын

I had a two hour version and I'd always assumed it was the whole thing.. This is great!

@sadiamumtahnarhidi5888 Ай бұрын

I'm so unspeakably excited! This is one of my favourite books of all time! Thank you so so so much ❤️

@matthewpilarski4857 Ай бұрын

Tony thank you so much for this. I listen at work as a diversion. On a different note just listened to "Wires crossed" from Horror Babble. You did great.

@shanonquinn5681 Ай бұрын

The only problem is I have wait until tonight. Thank you for something I know will be amazing to look forward to!!!

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

@carolrios9216 Ай бұрын

What a fun surprise! I have never read this book. On another note, I've just watched Psychomania, and now I know where your brilliant intro came from!

@merlapittman5034 Ай бұрын

An amazing and wonderful telling of a remarkable story. I knew you were very talented, but this is over and above what I thought I knew. I've seen the wonderful silent movie based on this story starring Lon Chaney Sr. at least two or three times, and I pictured his Phantom as I listened. Thank you so much for this incredible undertaking!

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

it means a lot for me to hear you say that because it was such a labour of love

@arlem525 Ай бұрын

Soooooo good❤❤❤. And I adore the thumbnail artwork

@stevecausey545 Ай бұрын

Wow...the artwork is wonderful...I'll do this tonight. Excellent work on the collaboration with Ian btw...

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

Thanks. That was great fun too

@trixie10199 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

thank you

@onepiecefan74 Ай бұрын

Love these full novel readings. Its amazing to have so many of the classics narrated in the same voice. Can't wait for some of the lesser known classics like Hill of Dreams to get this treatment.

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

+@onepiecefan74 I really love that story but realistically I won’t be narrating it for the channel. sorry :) It’s just the mathematics of effort versus audience engagement. This one here has not lived up to my hopes and many of the longer pieces I do simply sink beneath the waters of KZfaq

@martiwilliams4592 Ай бұрын

One of my favorite tales I have read. Looking forward to your narration.

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

thanks again for your support

@trixie10199 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Surely it was a labor of love for you! Fabulous job! I’m enjoying listening to your wonderful voice every night in increments, before I fall asleep. A wonderful ending to my busy day!

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

I did enjoy doing it very much

@trixie10199 Ай бұрын

@@ClassicGhost I just finished listening to your AMAZING narration of this classic…IT WAS EPIC! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!🤗❤

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it :))

@jerichothirteen1134 24 күн бұрын

I love this book. Haven't read in 30 years. Time for another run.

@GingerTomMom Ай бұрын

This is too wonderful for words. I have sat up all night listening to your beautiful storytelling. Thank you.

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

Oh, man! That's a sacrifice of your sleep! Thanks but I hope you sleep tonight.

@Story-Voracious66 Ай бұрын

You do have such a lovely singing voice tony. 👂🏼🍬 My only experience with this story so far was with it's spoof, "Carpe "Jugulum" , it's only right that I should know the original, and who better to deliver it than you. Thank you so much. 👻 🏛

@JD-cw4qg Ай бұрын

one of my absolute favourite books, thanks for doing this Tony , really looking forward to listening to your narration. Have read the book about 4 times

@jenniferhawkins3142 25 күн бұрын

You are a good doggy dad 🐕. I didn't hear motorcycles but thought I heard ghostly bird tweeting thoroughly enjoyed your telling

@ClassicGhost 24 күн бұрын

The ghost birds! 🐦 At least you didn’t hear the ghost scrap man

@rzarco01 Ай бұрын

Wow, Tony, this is great!!

@julierobinson3633 Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this, thanks. I'll say again- I find your narration easy to listen to, whereas the audio books in my local library that I have had out I find a bit frustrating. (I'll take them out only if there is no paper copy of a book I want). I generally find narrated books very slow - I'm usually a fast reader and have difficulty reading aloud myself, as my eyes tend to move faster than my mouth can keep up. When I listen to an audiobook it's a bit like listening to a single on 33rpm - it feels like the story is going into my brain too slowly. BUT I've never felt that with your narration - I wonder if it's because the old stories are more 'complicated' (use words now sometimes a little antiquated), so I would read those more slowly myself anyway. Though I also didn't find your recent Cumbrian Ghost stories frustratingly slow either. Perhaps it being a familiar West Cumbria accent also helps, lol.

@evelanpatton Ай бұрын

Yes!🎉I had to get some new headphones so I could listen in stereo (or not keep skipping to trying to take transcripts- rggh!)! Something that sorts lends itself to re:mind into a lovely voice narrating otherworldly ghost stories, as we lay ourselves to rest. Cheers! 🪭📕🧧

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

i hope the sound quality stood up to your earphones

@RoseyRoseyMae Ай бұрын

I'm so excited for this one!!!❤❤❤

@DaleyKreations Ай бұрын

Magnificent job! To be honest I started to wonder if you'd gotten your hands on one of the rarer translations because many parts seemed fresh and new as you read them. Bravo indeed!

@ClassicGhost Ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. I did too.