The mission of Concerts@First is to present a series of high quality musical concerts each year that provide cultural enrichment for the members of First Church and the community.  Each of our programs brings in a different audience; the vast majority of those attendees are visitors, proving that these are incredible opportunities to open our doors to the world and welcome strangers!

We have a diverse and ambitious schedule for the 2025-26 season including a silent movie accompaniment for Halloween, a wine pairing for Valentine’s Day, two choir concerts, and the very first Philly Bach Birthday Festival that includes a narrated storytelling about the history of the pipe organ.

Look for details on all the Concerts@First season in Upcoming Events along with details on other music events held at First Church.

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Our next concert on Saturday, April 11 at 4 PM, will introduce a new Baroque ensemble, Kapellmusik. Bálint Karosi will be joined by Baroque violinist Isabelle Seula Lee, as he performs on both the harpsichord and our Iben Cabinet Organ. The program will feature works by Tartini, Geminiani, Handel, and Biber.

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  • In Celebration of J.S. Bach’s birthday on March 21, the Bach Cantata BWV 150 (Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich) was sung as part of the worship service on Sunday, March 22, 2026

  • Enjoy this video of our Advent concert (December 13, 2025):

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