Master organist coming

ALL SAINTS Anglican Church in Murwillumbah is proud to host a performance by one of Australia’s finest organists Christopher Wrench on Saturday, March 25.

Mr Wrench performs at major festivals and venues throughout Australia, including many concerto engagements around Australia.

Christopher Wrench is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium, Vienna Conservatorium and the Vienna University of Music.

Mr Wrench has undertaken no less than 20 international tours covering Austria, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Norway and Sweden. His 2009 recording of Bach’s Organ Sonatas BWV 525–530, recorded at Garnisons Kirke, Copenhagen, has received rave reviews from around the globe.

Mr Wrench was director of music at Christ Church, Vienna, during 1986 to 1989.

He returned to Australia in 1991 where he became lecturer in organ at the Queensland Conservatorium.

He was appointed as principal Organ Tutor at ACT Organ School in 2017.

Since 2013, he has been the director of music at Christ Church, in St Lucia, Brisbane.

All Saints Anglican Church principal events organiser Barry Firth said he wanted to encourage residents to experience the talent of Mr Wrench for themselves.

“This will be an outstanding performance not to miss,” he said.

“Christopher is an extraordinary talent, and we feel blessed that he’s visiting us this month.” You can purchase a ticket to the concert only, or one that includes dinner afterwards at Johnny Franco’s, 9 Commercial Road, Murwillumbah. The performance will take place from 4.30pm. Admission is $20 per adult and $12 for concession at the door, or book online: TryBooking. com/CEUSP.

The concert plus dinner ticket is $65, includes any two courses at Johnny Franco’s in Murwillumbah’s CBD.

Bookings for this ticket close on Thursday, March 23.