Friends of Music 2017–2018 Season

Friends of Music at Pasadena Presbyterian Church offers an extensive annual series of concerts featuring nationally and internationally known artists, local performers, and PPC's resident ensembles. All programs are open to the public free of charge (a voluntary offering is taken).

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Jonathan Mack presents “A Gershwin Songbook”

PPC’s renowned tenor soloist offers a set of songs by George and Ira Gershwin, along with stories and special surprises. With Mark Robson, pianist.
Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Free Admission ~ Voluntary offering

Alison Luedecke, organist

Active internationally as a concert organist, Ms. Luedecke brings her unique artistry to the Friends of Music series.
Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Free Admission ~ Voluntary offering

73rd Annual Candlelight & Carols

“A Pasadena Holiday Tradition for the Whole Family,” featuring the resident musicians of Pasadena Presbyterian Church accompanied by the Friends of Music Orchestra.
Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Free Admission ~ Voluntary offering

Mission Possible: the Chamber Music of Lalo Schifrin

Friends of Music is pleased to host a concert for the 2018 Villa-Lobos Chamber Music Festival
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Free Admission ~ Voluntary offering

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The “King of Instruments” takes center stage in this free concert, as Pasadena Presbyterian Church’s magnificent Æolian-Skinner pipe organ is heard with voices and instruments.
Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 p.m.
Free Admission ~ Voluntary offering

21st annual Good Friday Devotional Concert

Featuring two works by Johannes Brahms: Requiem, Op. 45 and Geistliches Lied, Op. 30
Friday, March 30, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Free Admission ~ Voluntary offering

Delirium Musicum Chamber Orchestra

One of Southern California’s newest professional chamber orchestras provides impassioned and engaging musical performances.
Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Free Admission ~ Voluntary offering

Robert Huw Morgan, organist

Due to a scheduling conflict, Robert Huw Morgan has agreed with our request to postpone his Friends of Music recital that was scheduled for May 12, 2018. We look forward to having Dr. Morgan at PPC for a recital as soon as it can be arranged.

Jazz for the City: David M. Rodgers, pianist

Pianist David M. Rodgers closes the season with an evening of jazz that’ll appeal to all ages
Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Free Admission ~ Voluntary offering