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 2026-27 season:

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026 — 8:00 PM
    Halloween Silent Movie with Live Organ Accompaniment - Kalle Toivio, Organ

  • Saturday, December 19, 2026 — 4:00 PM
    Baroque Christmas Concert 

  • Saturday, February 13, 2027 — 4:00 PM
    Valentine’s Jazz Lounge and Wine Tasting Old Buttonwood Hall

  • Saturday, March 20, 2027 — 3:00 PM
    Philadelphia Bach Birthday

    • 3 PM - Mengfei Xu, Organ, Louisville, Kentucky

    • 4 PM - Bálint Karosi, Harpsichord, Isabelle Seula Lee, Baroque Violin

    • 5 PM - Cantata 182, Ensemble Kapellmusik 

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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Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich BWV 150
The First Presbyterian Church Choir with period strings

  • 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):

Your generous support is needed to make Concerts@First a success!

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