Before there was Andrew Lloyd Webber, there was Lon Chaney (The Phantom) and Mary Philbin (Christine). To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera, the Library’s performance space.
Celebrate the Centennial of the original 1925 version of Phantom of the Opera, underscored by a live five-piece band.
Join the Invincible Czars for a musical time machine from the 1920s silent movie era.
Get ready for a creative blend of cinema and music you won’t find anywhere else. The Invincible Czars transform classic silent films into electrifying live experiences, blending our tastefully modern soundtracks with timeless movies. From art house cinemas to colleges, our shows have entertained audiences across the US and Canada.
Using flute, clarinet, guitars, piano, drums and more, we craft scores that perfectly complement each film’s vibe, drawing inspiration from legends like Bernard Herrmann, Carl Stahling and Ennio Morricone. But our performances aren’t just museum pieces—they’re interactive, thrilling, and fun! Join us in spooky attire, howling, laughing, and even leaving your seat—it’s all part of the show! And it doesn’t stop there—we’ve got custom artwork, merch, and photo ops to make sure you can take the magic home. Don’t miss our upcoming 2025 Phantom of the Opera Centennial Tour celebrating 100 years of Lon Chaney and Mary Philbin in this icon of early American film!
The Invincible Czars have been making adventurous, fun music for lovers of everything in the “other” category since 2003. We started in the clubs of Austin, TX but our eclectic instrumentation and broad scope quickly led us to crossovers into the fine arts realm nationwide.
Our meticulously composed, tastefully modern and precisely performed silent horror film scores have earned us the nickname “The Masters of Silent Horror” at independent cinemas all over the US and Canada.
Watch the original 1925 movie trailer here.
We’ve evolved into a chamber ensemble/rock band that mixes strings, woodwinds, and other orchestral instruments with drums, bass, and guitar—all with a cinematic flare. Do you like Primus, Louis Armstrong, Frank Zappa, Devo, Danny Elfman, Mr. Bungle, Alfred Hitchcock, Goblin, Tchaikovsky, and Monty Python?
Watch The Invincible Czars here.
Presented as part of WVML’s 75th Anniversary celebrations throughout 2025, this concert is made possible thanks to a generous bequest in support of music at the Library from the estate of Robert Leslie Welsh, through the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation.
- Doors open at 7 p.m.
- No registration is required.
- Seating is general admission with no ticketing.