Opera and Organ Concert

“A Matinee at the Paris Opera!”
with Andre Heyboer, who sings in some of the most prestigious Opera Houses in Europe, including the Bastille Opera in Paris. The programme includes a mix of well-known and lesser-known dramatic opera arias from France and her neighbours, covering three centuries of musical highlights and guaranteeing a full range of emotions: Handel (Samson), Gounod (Faust), Verdi (Don Carlos), Bizet (Carmen), Wagner (Tannhaüser), Puccini (Tosca) and more…

Accompanying him is NZ organist/pianist Chris Hainsworth, originally from Wellington and Hamilton but resident in France for over 30 years, known for his polished and entertaining performances on frequent visits to his Motherland. He will be playing some old organ favourites, including Bach’s Jig Fugue and Widor’s wonderful Toccata.