Organist plays in Rata-Tui Duo

Versatile organist Christopher Hainsworth is returning to Warkworth for an organ concert this month, joined by his son, Julien, who plays the baroque cello.

The father and son musicians dubbed “The Rata-Tui Duo” will present a varied programme, which includes classical and popular music.

Chris grew up in Wellington, and after study at Victoria University, moved to France for further study. He has taught at both Waikato University, and Beziers Conservatoire, in the south of France.

Julien, studied cello in Beziers, Toulouse and Paris. He now travels around Europe performing with top French baroque ensembles.

The concert will be held at Christ Church, Church Hill, Warkworth on Saturday, October 14, at 3pm.       

Tickets $20, available at the door or from So French or Kleur Gallery in Warkworth. School children are free.