When does the event take place?

On November 27, 2026, starting at 7 PM in Christkönig Church in Fürth.

What is the admission fee?

The ticket prices are €15 for adults, €10 reduced, and €3 with a Fürth pass.

What can the audience expect?

The silent film Safety Last! by Harold Lloyd will be shown, live accompanied by organ sounds.

Where is the venue located?

Christkönig Church is located at Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 5, 90766 Fürth.

Is the event suitable for film and music fans?

Yes, the evening combines cinema history, organ art, and live atmosphere into a special cultural event.

Harold Lloyd's Safety Last! merges with organ sound for an evening full of cinematic magic

Name: Hearing and Seeing: Safety Last! with Organ
Start: 2026-11-27T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-27T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Kirche Christkönig

A silent film evening that makes the organ shine

In Hearing and Seeing, the famous silent film Safety Last! meets the sonic imagination of the organ. In the Christkönig Church in Fürth, a stage experience unfolds between slapstick, suspense, and musical precision: Harold Lloyd's legendary 1923 hit gets a new, immediate theater atmosphere through the live organ performance of Christiane Michel-Ostertun.

A classic of cinema, heard anew

The film tells of ascension, thrills, and urban ambition. A young man from the province tries to get ahead in the big city and finds himself caught in a chain of deception, tactics, and breathless comedy. This very mix makes the material so effective to this day: The dramaturgy builds with fine timing towards the famous climax, which has long become part of cinema's visual memory. The organ comments, drives, contrasts, and gives the events an almost symphonic tension.

Christiane Michel-Ostertun and the art of live improvisation

The musical design here is not a mere accompaniment but co-authorship. When the organ reacts to Harold Lloyd's precisely constructed gags, a dialogue emerges between direction, acting, and sound space. The variety of registers allows scenes to appear buoyant, driving, or lyrical. In the church space, a special intensity unfolds: Every chord, every accent, and every sudden change of dynamics become part of the audience's reaction.

Church music with a cinematic flair

The 63rd Fürth Church Music Days combine spiritual spatiality with popular film history on this evening. The Christkönig Church provides a setting in which light ambiance, acoustics, and architectural tranquility make the silent film almost seem like a living theater event. The result is not a nostalgic look back but a surprisingly present live experience that cleverly intertwines cinema and concert.

What makes this evening special

Those who know Safety Last! will experience a new perspective on the classic. Those who have never seen the film will encounter a work that narrates humor, risk, and human ambition with astonishing freshness. The combination of silent film, organ, and church space promises an evening full of energy, charm, and precisely set tension. That is why it is worth experiencing this unique stage event live.