Silver Screens & Serenades

Baycourt’s legendary ‘Mighty Wurli’ will take centre stage for an extraordinary concert where the worlds of music and cinema collide.

'Silver Screens & Serenades' unites the exceptional talents of New Zealand’s premiere concert organist, Dr. Christopher Hainsworth, and the electrifying voice of internationally celebrated French opera singer André Heyboer.

Prepare to be enchanted as Hainsworth weaves his magic, performing improvised scores to three cinematic masterpieces on Baycourt’s nearly 100-year-old Wurlitzer theatre organ: 'The Pawn Shop' by Charlie Chaplin, 'Fiddlesticks' starring Harry Langdon, and 'The Balloonatic' by Buster Keaton.

Between films, Heyboer's rich and powerful baritone voice will enthral the audience as he performs captivating interludes of operatic arias, showcasing beloved masterpieces and rarely performed pieces, all accompanied by Hainsworth on the Wurli.

'Silver Screens & Serenades' is a rare chance to not only experience three cinematic gems presented as they were originally intended, but to also witness two artists of the highest calibre performing live on stage at Baycourt.

PAY WHAT YOU CAN

We’re excited to offer our ‘pay what you can’ model for this concert to enable greater accessibility for our community. We know that price can be a barrier to enjoying live entertainment so we wanted to give the power back to the people and have you decide what you can afford.

When you purchase a ticket to 'Silver Screens & Serenades' you’ll have five prices to choose from. Select the price option that suits you best and you’re done, it’s as simple as that! (And just a friendly reminder: a small booking fee will apply.)

All proceeds support future performances and the preservation of Baycourt’s treasured Mighty Wurli.

'Silver Screens & Serenades' is proudly presented by Baycourt, with support from the Tauranga Theatre Organ Society.