First Friday “Organic Reflections” Concert

Resident Organist Larry Hershey will perform a concert, “Palms to Passion” on the Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Organ at First Reformed Church of Lancaster on Friday, April 3 at 8 PM.  For this month’s free 30 minute Good Friday concert, Mr. Hershey has selected “Piece Heroique” by Cesar Frank, a jazz work on “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Joe Utterback, the Bach/Virgil Fox arrangement of “Come, Sweet Death”, and “Father, Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit” by Paul Sifler.

Every First Friday, First Reformed Church opens the doors to its historic 1854 domed sanctuary to the public for a concert on the Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Organ.  The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.

Learn more about the Rita Jane (Barton) Hill Byrne and the Rev. Dr. Ronald and Darlene Christiansen Memorial Organ.  Click here