A series of virtual concerts offered by First Presbyterian Church
celebrating God’s gifts of creativity and imagination
Tune in from the comfort of your own home as we broadcast from our Sanctuary.
In this time of distance and uncertainty, it is our hope that these concerts will engage and inspire you until we can be together again.
Thank you to everyone who made our 2020-2021 virtual series a success.
We look forward to welcoming you to our 2021-2022 season.
Stay tuned for updates!
2020-2021
Virtual Concert Series
BACH AND SONS
Friday, March 19th at 7pm
Sunday, March 21st at 2pm (rebroadcast)
Organist Jeannine Jordan performs music by Bach
& his sons, with narration from women in his life.
Media artist David Jordan brings the stories to life
using multiple cameras to capture Dr. Jordan’s playing.
In partnership with Play it Forward, an organization that gives gently used instruments
and music lessons to students and music programs throughout Portland.
Learn more about their work at www.pifmusic.org.
NEVERTHELESS, SHE PERSISTED
Saturday, Feb. 6th at 2 pm
Sunday, Feb. 7th at 2 pm (rebroadcast)
Sopranos Christine Johnson and Madeline Ross, join Hannah Brewer,
harpsichord, and Adaiha MacAdam-Somer, viola da gamba,
share stories of brave, vulnerable women and how they persisted.
In partnership with Rose Haven, the only day shelter and community center serving
women, children, and marginalized genders in Portland.
Learn more about their work at www.rosehaven.org
IF I WERE A BIRD…
Saturday, Dec. 5th at 2 pm
Sunday, Dec. 6th at 2 pm (rebroadcast)
Mezzo-soprano Lisa Neher and pianist Stephanie Thompson
perform a concert of music exploring the human condition
through the lens of birds, featuring Winged from Within,
a new work by Portland composer Theresa Koon.
In partnership with Portland Audubon, a passionate and growing community
that has loved and advocated for Oregon’s wildlife and wild places for more than 100 years.
Learn more about their work at www.audubonportland.org
LLUVIAS DE GUITARRA: RAIN STRINGS
Saturday, Oct. 24th at 2 pm
Sunday, Oct. 25th at 2 pm (rebroadcast)
Guitarist Maria Olaya will present a concert of acoustic guitar music
inspired by the poetry of water throughout the ages.
She will be joined by soprano Madeline Ross.
In partnership with Oregon Environmental Council, bringing Oregonians together
to protect our water, air, and land with healthy solutions that work for today and for future generations.
Learn more about their work at oeconline.org.
Support Us
Celebration Works Concert Series offers free, accessible, virtual concerts at First Presbyterian Church of Portland, OR.
(Be sure to indicate “Celebration Works Contribution” when making a donation online.)
If you have questions about the series, please email the concert coordinator Madeline Ross at music@firstpresportland.org.
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