'The Pavarotti of the Organ'
To be fair, classical music isn't everyone's cup of tea. But when a musician boldly announces that 'Bach invented Rock and Roll', that a particular composition by Handel is a 'real toe-tapper' and that during the next piece his 'size 12's are going to go bananas with smoke rising from the pedalboard', it takes a strong will to turn a deaf ear. Just such a performer is Carlo Curley, self-styled champion of the classical organ, a large and charismatic figure who has dedicated his life to blowing the cobwebs out of the organ loft and bringing music to suit all tastes to the masses - and by all accounts, they're loving every moment of it.
Carlo is world-famous for his elegant performances and quick wit. His delightful informality has attracted a whole new following.
“A hundred meteors crashed into a new galaxy,” (The Observer) is just one description of the effect produced by this extraordinary performer. The American concert organ virtuoso has been named ‘Pavarotti of the Organ’ because of his larger than life presence and overwhelming talent.
Learn more about Carlo through his website www.carlo.com
There is a free pre-concert talk at 5.45pm with Carlo Curley. This talk is not ticketed, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Ticketing information
Concession tickets available for seniors (65+), students (with valid student ID) and children (12 years and under)
Save with a group of 10 or more, call 09 357 3354 to book.
Running time
Box office opens 5.30pm
Pre concert talk 5.45pm
Performance 7.00pm - 9.00pm (including interval)
(Times are approximate and are subject to change)
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