Events at: First Presbyterian Church

Our 50th season will kick-off with a bang with our fall concert! Renowned American composer, conductor and recordist, Z. Randall Stroope will join us as we premiere the one-of-a-kind keynote piece commissioned from him for the HHCS anniversary celebration. Z. Randall Stroope has conducted concerts in 26 countries and published over 200 musical works! Throughout […]

John Morris Russell, conductor Christine Lamprea, cello Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 102, Hob. I/102, Bb Major Antonín Dvořák Concerto for Violoncello, Op. 104, B. 191, B minor “She has impressed with the fearless intensity of her musicianship.” —Classical Voice North America

John Morris Russell, conductor Christine Lamprea, cello Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 102, Hob. I/102, Bb Major Antonín Dvořák Concerto for Violoncello, Op. 104, B. 191, B minor “She has impressed with the fearless intensity of her musicianship.” —Classical Voice North America

John Morris Russell, conductor Marcus Roberts, piano Marcus Roberts Trio Carlos Simon Four Black American Dances James P. Johnson/Marcus Roberts, arr. Yamekraw Carlos Simon Hellfighters’ Blues George Gershwin/Marcus Roberts, arr. Rhapsody in Blue, F Major “Jazz history is written with every note he plays.” —John Morris Russell

John Morris Russell, conductor Marcus Roberts, piano Marcus Roberts Trio Carlos Simon Four Black American Dances James P. Johnson/Marcus Roberts, arr. Yamekraw Carlos Simon Hellfighters’ Blues George Gershwin/Marcus Roberts, arr. Rhapsody in Blue, F Major “Jazz history is written with every note he plays.” —John Morris Russell

John Morris Russell, conductor Reid Messich, oboe Eric Whitacre Prelude in C Richard Strauss Oboe Concerto, TrV 292 (AV 144), D Major Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2, Op. 27, E minor Rachmaninoff’s lushly romantic symphony is presented alongside the delightful oboe concerto of Richard Strauss with HHSO Principal Oboe, Reid Messich. Eric Whitaker’s Prelude in C, inspired by J.S. Bach, […]

John Morris Russell, conductor Reid Messich, oboe Eric Whitacre Prelude in C Richard Strauss Oboe Concerto, TrV 292 (AV 144), D Major Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2, Op. 27, E minor Rachmaninoff’s lushly romantic symphony is presented alongside the delightful oboe concerto of Richard Strauss with HHSO Principal Oboe, Reid Messich. Eric Whitaker’s Prelude in C, inspired by J.S. Bach, […]

Samuel Lee, guest conductor and viola Brian Allen, violin Louise Farrenc Overture No. 2, Op. 24, Eb Major Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sinfonia concertante, K.364, Eb Major Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 4, Op. 60, Bb Major 2024 Malko Conducting Competition winner Samuel Lee leads a program of classics, including Beethoven’s delightful Symphony No. 4 and the Mozart Symphonia concertante with […]

Samuel Lee, guest conductor and viola Brian Allen, violin Louise Farrenc Overture No. 2, Op. 24, Eb Major Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sinfonia concertante, K.364, Eb Major Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 4, Op. 60, Bb Major 2024 Malko Conducting Competition winner Samuel Lee leads a program of classics, including Beethoven’s delightful Symphony No. 4 and the Mozart Symphonia concertante with […]

John Morris Russell, conductor Lean Ensemble Theater Blake White, director Charles Ives, orch. Schumann Variations on “America” Igor Stravinsky Scherzo à la russe Miklós Rósza Parade of the Charioteers from Ben Hur Astor Piazzolla Adiós Nonino Erich Wolfgang Korngold Kings Row Suite Peter Boyer Ellis Island: The Dream of America A paean to the generations of immigrants whose dreams, sacrifice, and heart define the resilience […]