Yup, the actual orchestra didn't play a note until the chandelier had totally risen to the theatre ceiling, and the flashback began, back to the first scene in the Phantom's heyday.
I can't quite remember but I think Raoul sings a couple of lines to either a music box or monkey-gadget-with-cymbals being auctioned – yup, pre-recorded.... the pit orchestra didn't move a muscle. |
