“That’s a lot of people. It’s [Timaru] not a huge population like Christchurch or Auckland.’’ She said in percentage terms that made Timaru “one of our greatest’’ per population stops. She said the music stirred memories and often people came even if the theme was not their preferred style of music. “We love coming to Timaru the audience comes with an open heart and a fabulous disposition,” she said. JOHN BISSET/Stuff Esther Bailey, left, and daughter Barb Boulton love going to the Operatunity concerts. Esther Bailey attended the first Operatunity concert in Christchurch 20 years ago and now her daughter Barb Boulton attends with her.