The Phantom of the Opera: Music of the Night Sheet Music
Download and print The Phantom of the Opera: Music of the Night sheet music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics included, with Mp3 music accompaniment tracks.
Introduction
phantom of the opera music of the night sheet music Introduction
Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera: Music of the Night is a beautiful ballad from the popular musical, The Phantom of the Opera. The melody is haunting and memorable, making it a favorite among fans of the musical. This piano sheet music arrangement is perfect for intermediate level pianists.
History of the Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera is a novel by French writer Gaston Leroux. It was first published as a serialization in Le Gaulois from September 23, 1909, to January 8, 1910. The novel was published in book form in late March 1910 by Pierre Lafitte and quickly became a bestseller.
The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. The novel focuses on the love story between the Phantom and Christine Daae, a beautiful soprano singer.
One of the most popular and enduring works of French Romantic literature, The Phantom of the Opera has been adapted into numerous film and stage productions. The most notable of these are Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1986 musical and its 2004 film adaptation.
Music of the Night
The “Music of the Night” is a song from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical The Phantom of the Opera. It was composed by Lloyd Webber, with lyrics written by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe.
The song is sung by the phantom (played by Michael Crawford in the original Broadway production and Gerard Butler in the 2004 film adaptation), to lure Christine Daaé (Sarah Brightman in the original Broadway production and Emmy Rossum in the film) into his underground lair.
The song has been recorded by numerous artists, including Sarah Brightman, Michael Crawford, Barbara Streisand, Celine Dion, Sergio Franchi, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, and Jackie Evancho.
Sheet Music
The Phantom of the Opera: Music of the Night Sheet Music is the official sheet music for “The Phantom of the Opera: Music of the Night” from The Phantom of the Opera. The sheet music is arranged for piano and voice with guitar chords, and includes the lyrics in English.
Conclusion
The Phantom of the Opera: Music of the Night is truly a haunting and beautiful piece of music. It is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who hears it. Sheet music for this piece is readily available, and it is definitely worth learning how to play.
