It comes as no surprise that this tutor is actually Destler, a phantom that haunts the opera house. One thing is certain, Christine is a talented singer and she has garnered the attention of a figure she refers to as her “angel”, an unseen vocal instructor intent on making her a star.

It remains unclear if she is inhabiting the consciousness of an ancestor and how exactly she is able to interact with everyone on a familiar basis. Although momentarily confused about the time shift, she quickly regains her bearings and continues on as though she has always lived in the late 1800s. Following an accident during her audition, Christine is magically transported back in time to Destler's London, where she finds herself an understudy to the great diva La Carlotta in an upcoming production of Faust. Having recently discovered the perfect piece of music, Don Juan Triumpahnt by Eric Destler, a forgotten British composer (and suspected murderer) of the previous century, she is confident of her chances at winning a part in the opera.

Christine Day, an ambitious young soprano living in contemporary New York City (1989), is preparing for an important audition.

Phantom of the opera 1989