Sunday, February 23, 4 p.m.
Joshua Stafford, organ
Ronald Jenkins, conductor
Joanna Frankel, concertmaster

Experience the breathtaking synergy of organ and orchestra in a program of profound beauty and thrilling virtuosity. First Congregational Church presents Organ + Orchestra, featuring acclaimed organist Joshua Stafford, conductor Ronald Jenkins, and concertmaster Joanna Frankel in a program that highlights the expressive range of the organ in partnership with a dynamic chamber ensemble.

The concert features:

Howard Hanson – Concerto for Organ, Harp, and Strings
Francis Poulenc – Concerto for Organ, Strings, and Timpani
Edward Elgar – Sospiri for String Orchestra with Harp and Organ
Samuel Barber – Toccata Festiva for Organ, Strings, Trumpet, and Timpani

From the lush Romanticism of Hanson’s concerto to the striking contrasts of Poulenc’s beloved masterpiece, the dazzling brilliance of Barber’s Toccata Festiva, and the poignant lyricism of Elgar’s Sospiri, this program promises an unforgettable afternoon of music in the stunning acoustics of First Congregational Church.

Free and open to the public | Freewill offering