Music and Auckland Methodism - Concert 19 October
Music and Auckland Methodism - an Historic Concert. Organ & vocal music interwoven with the story of the church since 1865. Pitt St Church Sat 19 October 2:30pm. Free Admission.
Historic Pitt Street Methodist Church opens its doors and shares its story: A recital of organ & vocal music interwoven with the narrative of the building’s journey of more than 150 years at the heart of Auckland. Music ranging from from Handel to Star Wars - and definitely not normal church fare!
Pitt St Methodist Church
Saturday 19 October 2019, 2:30 pm
Admission Free
Hear the story of the historic building (1865), the community that has belonged there, and the stories that are written in the windows, plaques and banners on its walls. Discover the evolution of the pipe organ and its usage from 1911 to today. Oh, and some rather nice music.
Dr Helen Laurenson - historian
Walter Nicholls - organ & piano
Charlie Barker - alto
Part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2019 - http://www.heritagefestival.co.nz/
(This event also presented on 5 October)