Events at: First Presbyterian Church

John Morris Russell, Conductor Melissa White, Violin Mikhail Glinka Ruslan und Lyudmila Overture Max Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 26, G minor Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4, Op. 36, TH 27, F minor “White’s playing was breathtaking. I have no other words for the grace, precision, and warmth she brought to the stage.” — MD Theater Guide

John Morris Russell, Conductor Melissa White, Violin Mikhail Glinka Ruslan und Lyudmila Overture Max Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 26, G minor Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4, Op. 36, TH 27, F minor “White’s playing was breathtaking. I have no other words for the grace, precision, and warmth she brought to the stage.” — MD Theater Guide

John Morris Russell, Conductor Duke Ellington The River Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, B.178, E minor, “From The New World” “Dvořák and Ellington represent the past, present and future of American music—their infectious rhythmic drive, soulful harmonies and richly nuanced orchestration define the American sound.” — John Morris Russell, Music Director

John Morris Russell, Conductor Duke Ellington The River Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, B.178, E minor, “From The New World” “Dvořák and Ellington represent the past, present and future of American music—their infectious rhythmic drive, soulful harmonies and richly nuanced orchestration define the American sound.” — John Morris Russell, Music Director

John Morris Russell, Conductor Jaia Alli, Cello, 2024 Youth Concerto Competition Winner Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus Hilton Head Dance Theatre – Karena Brock-Carlyle and John Carlyle, Artistic Directors Holiday Pops has become our annual family tradition and the highlight of the holiday season. The musical performances are breathtaking, deeply moving and so much fun!

Jaime Laredo, Conductor and Violin Sharon Robinson, Cello Anna Polonsky, Piano Johann Sebastian Bach Violin Concerto No. 1, BWV 1041, A minor Gabriel Fauré Elegy, Op. 24 Felix Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 25, G minor Ludwig van Beethoven Concerto for Violin, Violoncello and Piano, Op. 56, C Major, “Triple” “Laredo played with his trademark shimming silvery sound, subtle nuances, and […]

Jaime Laredo, Conductor and Violin Sharon Robinson, Cello Anna Polonsky, Piano Johann Sebastian Bach Violin Concerto No. 1, BWV 1041, A minor Gabriel Fauré Elegy, Op. 24 Felix Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 25, G minor Ludwig van Beethoven Concerto for Violin, Violoncello and Piano, Op. 56, C Major, “Triple” “Laredo played with his trademark shimming silvery sound, subtle nuances, and […]