Nightwish_the_phantom_of_the_opera_official_live Apr 2026

Nightwish’s official live performance of "The Phantom of the Opera" from the 2005 End of an Era concert in Helsinki remains a seminal moment in symphonic metal, marking the final performance with vocalist Tarja Turunen. The performance, which has become one of the band's most-watched, showcases the contrasting styles of Tarja Turunen's classical soprano and Marko Hietala's gritty vocals, transforming the Broadway classic into a heavy metal anthem. For more on the band's history, visit Wikipedia .