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Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Advent’s Lessons and Carols has been an important Anglican ritual since the late 1800s. In the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, an introspective journey of sacred stories and music helps prepare us for the Christmas Season. On Sunday, December 15, at 3:00pm. Lessons & Carols will provide you a moment of musical peace in this often-complicated world, as we offer […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Kari Miller, organist
The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Kari Miller playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, January 5, 2024, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
Join us on Sunday, January 19, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. Anhared Stowe, violin Peter Zay, cello David Ballena, piano This event will be presented in person only. These concerts are free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to New World Trio. Details at www.newworldtrio.org About New […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Madison Thompson, organist
The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Madison Thompson playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, February 2, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Michelle Horsley, organist
The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Michelle Horsley playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, March 2, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSpring Chamber Music: The Claremont Trio
Noted by the Boston Globe for playing with passion and precision, join us 0n Friday, March 21, at 7:30pm for an evening of exquisite chamber music with The Claremont Trio. Known as the freshest breath of air in the world of chamber music today, be ready as they take full advantage of the beautiful acoustics […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Sarah Ku, organist
The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Sarah Ku playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, April 6, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
Join us on Sunday, April 13, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. Anhared Stowe, violin Peter Zay, cello David Ballena, piano This event will be presented in person only. These concerts are free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to New World Trio. Details at www.newworldtrio.org About New […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchEd Fast and Congabop – Afro-Cuban Inspired Jazz
You’ll find it impossible to sit still during this evening featuring Afro-Cuban influenced rhythms and soulful, creative music and dance. Join us on Friday, May 2, at 7:30pm as we welcome back Ed Fast and Congabop and dancers Savanah Jones and Chantal Edwards for this upbeat treat for young and old alike! This event will […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Angela Kraft-Cross, organist
The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Angela Kraft-Cross playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, May 4, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Christa Rakich, organist
Our 2024-2025 season draws to a close with Pipes Alive! featuring St. John’s organ artist-in-residence Christa Rakich playing the St. John’s organ Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red […]
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Sacred Cello & Piano
An afternoon of sublime chamber music in a beautiful setting. Join Tanya Anisimova and Pi-Hsun Shih, the Duo Bona Fide, as they present music by Prokofiev, Schumann, and Chopin. Start your week with beautiful music – you’ll be glad you did! Download and print the flyer here: Letter Size – Large Program: Sonata for Cello & Piano in C Major, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchAdvent Procession of Lessons & Carols
Missed it? Check out the printed program here. Listen to the podcast here. Lessons and Carols Preview from Kyle S. Reyes on Vimeo. A beautiful respite from the stresses of December. The St. John’s Adult and Youth Choirs present the advent message of anticipation and grace through meditative anthems, poignant readings, and carols sung […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSilent Film Screening: Steamboat Bill Jr.
Silent Film Steamboat Bill, Jr. by Sacred Music at the Red Door from Kyle S. Reyes on Vimeo. With live piano accompaniment by acclaimed pianist Patrick Miller, enjoy this screening of a classic Buster Keaton silent film, Steamboat Bill Jr. Buster Keaton (1895-1966), along with Charles Chaplin and Harold Lloyd, is one of the great American […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! Half-hour Organ Concert: Organ Fireworks
Organ Fireworks! St. John’s Austin organ entertains and uplifts with a performance of famous organ masterworks, including the Toccata and Fugue in D minor of J. S. Bach, and the Carillon de Westminster of Louis Vierne, as well as Handel’s Suite for the Royal Fireworks. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. John’s magnificent […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Music for the Soul
The St. John’s Choirs present sublime choral works from Vienna, and from the Anglican and American choral tradition, with chamber orchestra and organ. Disconnect from the outside world, and connect with the sacred, in this concert that includes Schubert’s beautiful Mass in G, Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus, and many other beautiful works. Click here […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! Half-hour Organ Concert: Bach to Basics
Bach to Basics 60 attended! See: https://www.reddoormusic.org/2015/03/pipes-are-alive/ Great music by the greatest of the great composers… on a great organ! Bach was the most prolific, most important composer of music for the organ. None of the great music we have today could exist without his influence. Works in this concert will include the Prelude and Fugue […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! Half-hour Organ Concert: Monumental Mendelssohn
Monumental Mendelssohn Come to hear why Felix Mendelssohn could spin a melody like no other. Works for organ will include his Sonata II and Sonata III, plus the well-known “Mid-summer Night’s Dream” Wedding March. Click here for printed program. Click here for podcast recording. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. John’s magnificent […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! Half-hour Organ Concert: The Trumpet Shall Sound
The Trumpet Shall Sound with Jacob Humerick, trumpet The winning combination of a heroic pipe organ and masterful trumpet playing create a sonic spectacular! Favorites of this pairing will be featured, including Purcell’s Trumpet Voluntary and Mouret’s Symphonies de Fanfares, as well as a Memorial Day tribute. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchJazz at the Red Door
Hot Cat Jazz Band An evening of Dixieland jazz! Join us in the marvelous acoustics of St. John’s Church for a foot-tapping delight. Standards, old-time hymns, and fun abound. The Hot Cat Jazz Band was founded in 1990 by Wethersfield trumpeter Ross Tucker, and has a huge repertoire of jazz that they perform at parties, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCharlotte Beers Plank, organ
Download and print the flyer here: Letter Size – Large Download the printed program here: Charlotte Beers Plank Organ Program Former student of Ralph Valentine, and St. John’s “native daughter,” Charlotte returns from Oberlin with a moving program of music well suited to St. John’s landmark Austin organ. Charlotte Beers Plank is the organist and choral accompanist for […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchLecture: Music of The Beatles
Lecture Presentation on the Music of The Beatles Multimedia Presentation by Aaron Krerowicz One of only two professional Beatles scholars in the world, Aaron Krerowicz graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor’s of Music in Theory & Composition in 2008, from Boston University in 2010 with a Master’s of Music in Composition, and from the […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCandlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
It was a fabulous day with 200 in attendance! Check out the printed program by clicking here. Download and print: Full-size Poster – Letter-size Poster The St. John’s Adult and Youth Choirs; Scott Lamlein, director; Floyd Higgins, organ. In the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, prepare your soul for the Christmas miracle with carols for choir and organ. This […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Scott Lamlein, organist
Festal organ works for the new year begin the Pipes Alive! series of concerts, which were highly popular during last season. Arrive early to get a good seat! Click here for concert program. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. John’s magnificent Austin pipe organ, on the first Sunday of the month, January through June, 12:30 p.m. with local […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSilent Film Screening with Jason Roberts, organist
Download and print: Full-size Poster – Letter-size Poster Buster Keaton’s classic “The Navigator” (1924), with improvised organ accompaniment by Jason Roberts, former music director at St. James’s Church, West Hartford, now Associate Organist at St. Bartholomew’s Church, New York. The Navigator: A rich young fool and the equally wealthy young lady who has rejected his marriage proposal find themselves […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Natasha Ulyanovsky, organist
Organist Natasha Ulyanovsky joins us for the second Pipes Alive! concert of the season. Joining her is Max Schwimmer, saxophone, in a unique program featuring works of Bach, Bozza, Hurd, and Matitia, entitled Windy Sounds of Winter. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. John’s magnificent Austin pipe organ, on the first Sunday of the month, January through June, 12:30 […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Kari Miller, organist
Organist Kari Miller, from Central Baptist Church, Hartford, will perform music of Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as an interesting set of hymn-preludes by Dale Wood. Click here for the full program. Kari Miller began her musical life with piano lessons at the age of five. Organ lessons came some years later, and Ms. Miller held […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Ben Gessner, organist
Organist Ben Gessner, a student at Trinity College. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. John’s magnificent Austin pipe organ, on the first Sunday of the month, January through June, 12:30 p.m. with local organists. Free!
St. John's Episcopal ChurchOrgan and Dance: SYREN Modern Dance
Rick Erickson, organ and harpsichord. Johann Sebastian Bach’s Art of Fugue with hauntingly beautiful dance interpretation by a renowned troupe based in New York. Co-sponsored by the Hartford Chapter, American Guild of Organists. Check out the preview video: Description of SYREN Modern Dance: SYREN Modern Dance is a New York based modern dance company with […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Vaughn Mauren, organist
Organist Vaughn Mauren, from St. James’s Episcopal Church, West Hartford. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. John’s magnificent Austin pipe organ, on the first Sunday of the month, January through June, 12:30 p.m. with local organists. Free!
St. John's Episcopal ChurchRutter Requiem: 20th Anniversary Concert and Gala Reception
Music rings out as we celebrate 20 Years of St. John’s Landmark Austin Pipe Organ! The St. John’s Adult and Youth Choirs, made up of folks ages 7 to 70, under the direction of Scott Lamlein, with Ralph Valentine, organ, and a chamber orchestra present a beautiful afternoon concert. John Rutter’s Requiem and Ola Gjeilo’s Agnus Dei-Phoenix are featured, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Scott Lamlein, organist
In the final concert of the season, St. John’s own Scott Lamlein plays the mighty Austin organ. The entire program features the 5th Symphony of great Parisian composer Charles-Marie Widor, which concludes with one of the most famous organ pieces, the Toccata. Join us when Pipes Alive! resumes in 2017 — half-hour organ concerts featuring St. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchThe Nields – St. John’s Block Party
Join us for St. John’s first Block Party, featuring music by local favorite The Nields! The celebration begins at noon with food trucks, church tours, bounce house and children’s activities. Music by The Nields begins at 1:00 p.m. on the front lawn. Bring your lawn chair and blanket for an afternoon of fun for all ages. This […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong: Choir of St. James’s Church, West Hartford
Experience a powerful connection between your earthly life and the divine. The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on September 25 for music by the youth and adult choirs of St. James’s, West Hartford, Vaughan Mauren, organist and choirmaster. Click here […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSchweitzer Organ Competition Winners Recital
Monica Czausz, Young Professional Division Winner, 2015 Adrian Binkley, High School Division Winner, 2015 The concert is free admission, suggested donation $20. No tickets are needed. A reception follows in the church hall. The Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival features an annual national competition for young organ students with winners receiving awards to further their music […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong: St. John’s Youth and Adult Choirs
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on October 30 for music by the St. John’s Adult and Youth Choirs, Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; Kari Miller, organist. Click here for printed bulletin. Responses: Radcliffe Canticles: Walmisley Anthems: Lead, kindly light (Harris), Ubi caritas (Gjeilo) Organ: In […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCandlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
An amazing start to the Advent season, with 220 in attendance! Check out the printed program by clicking here. Click here for PDF flyer. The St. John’s Adult and Youth Choirs; Scott Lamlein, organist and choirmaster. In the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, prepare your soul for the Christmas miracle with carols for choir and […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong: Choir of Center Church, Hartford
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on January 29 at 5:00 for music by the choir of Center Church, Hartford, William Ness, organist/choirmaster; Fredrick Goff, cantor. Download/print flyer: Click here for PDF. Click here for printed bulletin. Full Service Audio: […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Scott Lamlein, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series resumes with St. John’s own Scott Lamlein playing the mighty Austin organ on Sunday, February 5 at 12:30 p.m. Works include J.S. Bach’s monumental Prelude and Fugue in E-flat (St. Anne), and compositions by local composers Peter Niedmann and Christa Rakich, who will be playing later on this […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong: St. John’s Youth Choir
Full Service Audio: The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on February 26 at 5:00 for music by the St. John’s Youth Choir. Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; Kari Miller, organist. Responses: Richard Webster Canticles: George Dyson in C minor Psalm 2: Plainsong, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Floyd Higgins, organist
Our Popular Pipes Alive! series continues with Floyd Higgins playing the mighty Austin organ on Sunday, March 5 at 12:30 p.m. Floyd is a long-time friend of St. John’s, and Co-Music Director at Sacred Heart Church, Suffield. Program: David N. Johnson – Trumpet Tune in A Major Camille Saint-Saens – Fantasy in E-flat Louis Vierne – Scherzo, from […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchGospel at the Red Door: Legacy of Spirituals Singers
Join us for an evening of joyful Gospel music, under the direction of Hartford’s own G. Ingrid Faniel, on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. Download a PDF poster: click here. Free admission, suggested donation $20. No tickets required. A reception follows in the church hall.
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong: Bishop’s Choir School of Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on March 26 at 5:00 for music by the Bishop’s Choir School of Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield, Joseph O’Berry, Choirmaster; Scott Lamlein, organist. Full Service Audio: Responses: Plainsong Psalm 23 to Anglican Chant by […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Christa Rakich, organist
Our Popular Pipes Alive! series resumes with Christa Rakich playing the mighty Austin organ on Sunday, April 2 at 12:30 p.m. Christa is an internationally-known concert organist, music director at St. Mark’s Church in West Hartford, and Artist-in-Residence at the Somers Congregational Church. Her program will include works y Bach, Sweelinck, Klaas Bolt, and James Woodman. Join us for […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong: St. John’s Youth and Adult Choirs
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on April 30 at 5:00 for music by the St. John’s Adult and Youth Choirs; Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; Kari Miller, organist. David Hogan- O Gracious Light Craig Philips- Preces and Responses T. Tertius Noble- […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Peter Niedmann, organist
Our Popular Pipes Alive! series resumes with Peter Niedmann playing the mighty Austin organ on Sunday, May 7 at 12:30 p.m. Peter is a long-time friend of St. John’s, a prolific published composer, and Director of Music at First Church of Christ, Newington. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. John’s magnificent Austin pipe organ, on the first Sunday of […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCelebrity Organ Concert: Chelsea Chen, organist, with Joseph Lee, cello
Join us for a fabulous concert of organ and cello on Sunday, June 4 at 4:00 p.m., featuring celebrity organist Chelsea Chen and cellist Joseph Lee! Admission is free, suggested donation $20. No tickets required. A reception follows in the church hall. Click here for a full printed program. This event is co-sponsored by the […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchThe Nields – St. John’s Block Party
ALL are invited to a Community Block Party at St. John’s Episcopal Church, on Sunday, September 17 from noon to 3 p.m. Bring a picnic or buy lunch from one of several food trucks. Enjoy live music by folk duo The Nields (starting at 1:00) and the Hartford Steel Symphony (Steel drum band, starting at noon), […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong: St. John’s Adult Choir
Take a moment on Sunday evening to prepare your soul for the week ahead. The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the last Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on September 24 at 5:00 for music by the St. John’s Adult Choir. Organist/Choirmaster: Scott Lamlein. Bairstow: I sat down; Bruckner: Locus iste; Radcliffe responses, Byrd […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSchweitzer Organ Competition Winners Recital
Celebrating over 25 years of launching the careers of the brightest stars in the pipe organ world, the winners of last year’s competition present an inspiring recital. Join us on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Colin MacKnight, Young Professional Division Winner, 2016 Katherine Johnson, High School Division Winner, 2016 This concert is free and […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchLecture: Music of The Beatles
Lecture Presentation on the Music of The Beatles Multimedia Presentation by Aaron Krerowicz “From the Shadow of JFK: The Rise of Beatlemania in America” Sunday, October 22, 1:00 p.m. One of only two professional Beatles scholars in the world, Aaron Krerowicz graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor’s of Music in Theory & Composition in […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipescreams!
Pipescreams! is Friday, October 27, 7:30 p.m. Hear the celebrated St. John’s Austin organ played by a stunning cast of costumed players in this spooktacular concert. The music will be kooky, creepy, dramatic, doleful – featuring old favorites as well as some pieces you may not have heard before. Reception with ghoulish treats follows the concert. Fun […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong featuring the St. John’s Youth Choir
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the last Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on October 29 at 5:00 for music by the St. John’s Youth Choir. Scott Lamlein, choirmaster, Christa Rakich, organist. Responses: MacDonald; Canticles: Sumsion in D; Fauré: Maria mater gratiae; Plumstead A grateful heart. A wine and cheese reception […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCandlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Missed it? Listen online now… Full Festival Audio All Podcasts: Podcast People – iTunes Sunday, December 10 at 3:00 p.m. – click here for the service leaflet. An amazing start to the Advent season – arrive early to get a good seat! The St. John’s Adult and Youth Choirs; Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; Floyd Higgins, organist In […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Scott Lamlein, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series resumes with St. John’s own Scott Lamlein playing the mighty Austin organ on Sunday, January 7 at 12:30 p.m. The entire program will be the Organoedia ad missam lectam (Organ Mass) by Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály. Click here for the full program. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong: Choir of Trinity Church, Hartford
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the last Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on January 28 at 5:00 for music by the choir of Trinity Episcopal Church, Hartford; Jackson Merrill, choirmaster; Scott Lamlein, organist. Music includes: Bert Landman – Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in G minor William […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – James R. Barry, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series continues with James R. Barry playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, February 4 at 12:30 p.m. Jim is Director of Music and Organist at St. James’ Church, Glastonbury. His program, “Odds and Evens”, will explore compositions written in various meters, from the standard to the extraordinary. Selections include works by Susa, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong: St. John’s Schola
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the last Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on February 25 at 5:00 for music by the St John’s Schola, a small ensemble of eight voices, Scott Lamlein, organist and choirmaster. Music will include: Allan Lewis: Seek him who made the Pleiades Thomas […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Music for the Soul: Fauré Requiem
Join us on Sunday, March 11, at 4:00 p.m. for our second Choral Music for the Soul concert! The St. John’s Youth and Adult Choirs join with the Choirs of St. Paul’s-on-the-Green, Norwalk in presenting the sublime Requiem by Gabriel Fauré, with organ and chamber orchestra. Disconnect from the outside world, and connect with the […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCello and Piano: A Springtime Chamber Music Concert
The Fa-Re-La Duo: Sunday, April 22, 2018, 3:00 p.m. Cellist Tanya Anisimova and pianist Pi-Hsun Shih return to the Red Door for a concert of beautiful classics. This concert is free and open to the public – all are welcome with no tickets required. Suggested donation: $20 A reception will follow the concert. Click here […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong: St. John’s Youth and Adult Choirs
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the last Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on April 29 at 5:00 for music by the St. John’s Youth and Adult Choirs. Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; Floyd Higgins, organist. Preces and Responses: Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986) Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Collegium Regale, Herbert Howells […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchThe Whiffenpoofs
A concert by Yale’s premiere a capella group! Join us on Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free admission, $20 suggested donation. A reception will follow. Every year, 14 senior Yale men are selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group. Founded in 1909, the “Whiffs” […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Ezequiel Menéndez, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series continues with Ezequiel Menéndez playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, May 6 at 12:30 p.m. Ezequiel is Director of Music and Organist at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford. Click here for the concert program. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. John’s magnificent Austin pipe […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Susan Carroll, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series continues with Susan Carroll playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, June 3 at 12:30 p.m. Susan is Organist and Music Associate at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford. She will present a program entitled “All in the Family”, featuring works by J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, and […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSt. John’s Community Block Party
ALL are invited to our 3rd annual Community Block Party at St. John’s Episcopal Church, on Sunday, September 9 from noon to 3 p.m., following an outdoor Sunday Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Bring a picnic or buy lunch here: hot dogs, pizza, and ice cream. Enjoy live music by local bands (The Hartford Steel Band (11:45), Jeff […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the last Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on September 23 at 5:00, featuring music by the St. John’s Youth and Adult Choirs; Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; Jackson Merrill, organist. Responses: Radcliffe Canticles: Dyson in D Psalm 1: Anglican Chant by Alec Wyton […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchAlbert Schweitzer Organ Festival Winners Recital
Celebrating over 20 years of launching the careers of the brightest stars in the pipe organ world, the winners of last year’s competition present an inspiring recital. Join us on Saturday, September 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Grant Wareham, Young Professional Division Winner, 2017 Aaron Patterson, High School Division Winner, 2017 Bios and details are found […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
For more than three decades, the New World Trio has brought the excitement and intimacy of chamber music to live audiences throughout New England. Founded in 1985 by violinist Anhared Stowe, New World provides a unique experience for music lovers with its mix of both standard repertoire and contemporary works. With each performance, New World […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchJazz at the Red Door: The Nat Reeves Quintet
An afternoon of incredible jazz! Join us on Sunday, October 14 at 3pm, in the marvelous acoustics of St. John’s Church, for a foot-tapping delight. During the past 30 years, Nat Reeves has been one of the top bassists in jazz. His supportive and stimulating playing has uplifted a countless number of sessions and recording […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipescreams!
Pipescreams! is Friday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. Hear the celebrated St. John’s Austin organ played by a stunning cast of costumed players in this spooktacular concert. The music will be kooky, creepy, dramatic, doleful – featuring old favorites as well as some pieces you may not have heard before. Reception with ghoulish treats follows the concert. Fun […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the last Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on October 28 at 5:00, with music by the St. John’s Schola; Scott Lamlein, organist/choirmaster. Featured music will include: Canticles: Gibbons Short Service Responses: Caracciolo Wood: Oculi Omnium Lamlein: I lift my eyes Bach: […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCandlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
An amazing start to the Advent season – arrive early to get a good seat! In the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, prepare your soul for the Christmas miracle with carols for choir and organ. This event is a long-standing tradition at St. John’s – a “must” to center your soul during the Advent season. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Diana Chou, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series continues with Diana Chou playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, January 6 at 12:30 p.m. Diana is a Yale Graduate Student and Organ Scholar, St. Paul’s-on-the-Green, Norwalk. Click here for the full concert program. Join us for half-hour organ concerts featuring St. John’s magnificent Austin […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
For more than three decades, the New World Trio has brought the excitement and intimacy of chamber music to live audiences throughout New England. Founded in 1985 by violinist Anhared Stowe, New World provides a unique experience for music lovers with its mix of both standard repertoire and contemporary works. With each performance, New World […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the last Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on January 27 at 5:00, with music by the St. John’s Youth Choir, and the Youth Choirs of St. James’s, West Hartford, and Church of Christ, Congregational, Newington; Scott Lamlein, Vaughn Mauren, and Peter […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Kyle Swann, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series continues with Kyle Swann playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, February 3 at 12:30 p.m. Kyle is organist and choirmaster at Grace Episcopal Church, Hartford. Program: Reger, Introduction and Passacaglia in D-minor Mozart, Andante in F major Liszt, Variations of Weinen, Klagen, usw. Click here for the […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchHandel’s Messiah: American Baroque Orchestra and Singers
Full of famous choruses – such as the great Hallelujah – and based on Italian folk songs and carols, Handel’s Messiah tells a story of wonder and triumph. Experience this timeless masterwork in its earliest version, as conceived by artistic director Mark Bailey, on Saturday, February 9th at 7:30pm. Snow date: February 16th, 7:30pm The concert […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the last Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on February 24 at 5:00, with music by the Choir School of Hartford, and the Trinity Church Choir; Jackson Merrill, choirmaster; Scott Lamlein, organist. Music will include: Responses: Craig Philips Canticles: Ralph Vaughan Williams […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Nathan Lively, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series continues with Nathan Lively playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, March 3 at 12:30 p.m. Nathan is director of music at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stamford. Click here for the program PDF. Program: Fantasia on ST ANNE– C.H. Parry Soliloquy– David Conte Salem Sonata– Dan […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCeltic Fire: CitySingers of Hartford
The sacred Celtic tradition is a flame that ignites the imagination with captivating melodies and entrancing poetry. CitySingers of Hartford will explore this tradition and trace its evolution from ancient roots in concert on Saturday, March 9 at 4pm. Our musical journey will inspire our listeners with verse that reflects the Celtic spirit, and musical […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Music for the Soul: Duruflé Requiem
The Duruflé Requiem has firmly obtained its place in the choral canon after that of Gabriel Fauré, which was performed as part of this series last season. The composer based his work on the Gregorian chants for the Mass of the Dead. It is truly a quintessential reflection of early 20th century Parisian liturgical musical […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
For more than three decades, the New World Trio has brought the excitement and intimacy of chamber music to live audiences throughout New England. Founded in 1985 by violinist Anhared Stowe, New World provides a unique experience for music lovers with its mix of both standard repertoire and contemporary works. With each performance, New World […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Scott Lamlein, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series continues with Scott Lamlein playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, April 7 at 12:30 p.m. Scott is Director of Music and Organist at St. John’s Episcopal Church, West Hartford, and Artistic Director of its Music at the Red Door concert series. Program: BACH: Prelude & Fugue […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchHartt@Home Pop-up concert: Ma’at Saxophone Quartet
Join us for a pop-up concert featuring Hartt students, on Friday, April 12, at 7:30pm! This concert is free. No tickets are required. Founded in 2018 at The Hartt School, the Ma’at Saxophone Quartet comprises four outstanding graduate students: Bradley Karas, Mark Northup, Andrew MacRossie, and Joseph Spence. Ma’at won second place in the Music Teachers […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSpring Chamber Music: Suzanne Bona and Brenda Miller
Sunday Baroque host and flutist Suzanne Bona, along with pianist and internationally recognized music educator Brenda Moore Miller, will perform a varied program of music for flute and piano on Saturday, April 27 at 3pm. Sunday Baroque began in September of 1987 as a local, 90-minute radio show hosted by Fairfield, CT native Suzanne Bona. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the last Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on April 28 at 5:00, with music by the Trinity Choir of Men & Boys Choir, from New Haven; Walden Moore, Director of Music; Jerrick Cavagnaro, Organ Scholar; Rachel Segger, Music Program Manager; with baritone soloist Edward […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Jackson Merrill, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series continues with Jackson Merrill playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, May 5 at 12:30 p.m. Jackson is organist and choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Church, Hartford. Program: Claude Balbastre – Joseph est bien marie Louis Vierne – Berceuse from 24 Pièces en style libre Vierne – Choral […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Christa Rakich, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series continues with Christa Rakich playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, June 2 at 12:30 p.m. Her program will feature works by J. S. Bach, Jeanne Demessieux, Nadia Boulanger, James Woodman, and Christa Rakich. Christa Rakich, Organ Artist-in-Residence at St. John’s, West Hartford, recently retired from a […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSt. John’s Community Block Party
ALL are invited to our 4th annual Community Block Party at St. John’s Episcopal Church, on Sunday, September 15 from noon to 3 p.m., following an outdoor Sunday Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Bring a picnic or buy lunch here: hot dogs, pizza, and ice cream. Enjoy live music by local bands including the Hartford Steel Symphony (11:45), […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – Come and Sing!
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on September 22 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. Do you love to sing Evensong? Join us at 3:15pm to be part of the choir! Please send message saying “I / we are […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
For more than three decades, the New World Trio has brought the excitement and intimacy of chamber music to live audiences throughout New England. Founded in 1985 by violinist Anhared Stowe, New World provides a unique experience for music lovers with its mix of both standard repertoire and contemporary works. With each performance, New World […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipescreams!
Pipescreams! is Friday, October 25, 7:00 p.m. Hear the celebrated St. John’s Austin organ played by a stunning cast of costumed players in this spooktacular concert. The music will be kooky, creepy, dramatic, doleful – featuring old favorites as well as some pieces you may not have heard before. Reception with ghoulish treats follows the concert. Fun […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. John’s Youth and Adult Choirs
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on October 27 at 5:00pm for music by the St. John’s Youth and Adult Choirs; Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; Kari Miller, organist. Responses: Radcliffe Canticles: Stanford in C Introit: Oculi omnium – Wood Anthem: Lord, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCANCELLED: Silent Film: The King of Kings (1927)
Note that this event has been POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. We’re sorry for the inconvenience. Join us as pianist Patrick Miller accompanies the 1927 Cecil B. DeMille epic silent film The King of Kings, on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The King of Kings is the Greatest Story Ever Told as only Cecil B. DeMille […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCandlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
An amazing start to the Advent season – arrive early to get a good seat! In the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, prepare your soul for the Christmas miracle with carols for choir and organ. This event is a long-standing tradition at St. John’s – a “must” to center your soul during the Advent season. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Scott Lamlein, organist
Back by popular demand, the Pipes Alive! series continues with Scott Lamlein playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, January 5 at 12:30 p.m. Program: BACH: In dir ist Freude (In thee is joy) REGER: Weinachten COOMAN: Variations on a Basque Noel NIXON: Berceuse on Cradle Song VIERNE: Carillon de Westminster Click for PDF program. As […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – Choirs of Trinity Church, Hartford
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on January 26 at 5:00pm for music by the Choir School of Hartford, and Trinity Church Choir; Jackson Merrill, choirmaster; Scott Lamlein, organist. Musical Selections for January 26: Canticles: Murrill in E Responses: Radcliffe […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Cheryl Wadsworth, organist
The 2020 Pipes Alive! series continues with Cheryl Wadsworth playing St. John’s renowned Austin Organ on Sunday, February 2 at 12:30 p.m. Click here for the PDF program. On this program: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Ciacona in E minor BuxWV 160 Praeludium in F BuxWV 144 Jeanne Demessieux (1921-1968) From Twelve Choral Preludes on Gregorian Chant […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCelebrity Organ Concert: Simon Johnson
We welcome concert organist Simon Johnson to the mighty St. John’s pipe organ on Friday, February 21 at 7:30pm. Mr. Johnson is organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. This concert is free admission, no tickets required. Suggested donation: $20 Checks payable to Music at the Red Door. A reception follows in the church hall. PROGRAM: C. Hubert H. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – Voices of Concinnity
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on February 23 at 5:00pm for music by the professional choral ensemble Voices of Concinnity under the direction of founding director Sarah Kaufold, with Scott Lamlein, organist. Click here for Service Leaflet […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Grant Wareham, organist
The 2020 Pipes Alive! series continues with Grant Wareham playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m. On this program: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Prelude and Fugue in G Major BWV 541 Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933) Drei Stücke op. 142: III. Romantisch Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Sonata No. 1 in F Minor Op. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Music & Jazz at the Red Door: The Nat Reeves Trio and St. John’s Choir
An evening of incredible jazz! Join us on Saturday, March 7 at 7:30pm, in the marvelous acoustics of St. John’s Church, for a unique concert teaming up the Nat Reeves Trio with the St. John’s Youth and Adult Choirs. The featured work will be A Little Jazz Mass by English composer Bob Chilcott. Snow date: March […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE EVENT: Pop-up Pipes-Alive – Scott Lamlein, organ
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. St. John’s Director of Music and Organist Scott Lamlein performs for us on Wednesday, March 25 at 12:15 at his home virtual organ. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPOSTPONED: New World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
This event has been postponed due to concern over COVID-19. Please stay tuned for a rescheduled date and time. For more than three decades, the New World Trio has brought the excitement and intimacy of chamber music to live audiences throughout New England. Founded in 1985 by violinist Anhared Stowe, New World provides a unique […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE EVENT: Pop-up Salon Recital – Christa Rakich, clavichord
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. St. John’s Organ Artist-in-residence Christa Rakich performs for us on Wednesday, April 1 at 12:15 in her home studio. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at this same link. Program: […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE EVENT: Pop-up Pipes-Alive – Scott Lamlein, organ
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. St. John’s Director of Music and Organist Scott Lamlein performs for us on Wednesday, April 8 at 12:15 at his home virtual organ. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE EVENT: Pop-up Salon Recital – Edward Clark, harpischord and organ
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. Hartford Symphony Orchestra organist Edward Clark performs for us on Wednesday, April 15 at 12:15 in his home studio. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at this same link. Music […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE EVENT: Pop-up Pipes-Alive – Scott Lamlein, organ
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. St. John’s Director of Music and Organist Scott Lamlein performs for us on Wednesday, April 22 at 12:15 at his home virtual organ. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPOSTPONED **** Spring Chamber Music: Leonid Sigal and Friends
DUE TO COVID-19, THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED.
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPOSTPONED *** Choral Evensong – St. John’s Youth Choir
DUE TO COVID-19, THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED.
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE EVENT: Pop-up Salon Recital – Christa Rakich, harpsichord
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. St. John’s Organ Artist-in-residence Christa Rakich performs for us on Wednesday, April 29 at 12:15 in her home studio. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at this same link. Music […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE Pipes Alive! – Michelle Horsley, organist
The 2020 Pipes Alive! series continues with Michelle Horsley playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, May 3 at 12:30 p.m. ONLINE ONLY. Michelle Horsley holds a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance from Stetson University, where she studied under Dr. Boyd Jones, and later received a Master of Sacred Music from Duquesne University under […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE EVENT: Pop-up Salon Recital – Leonid Sigal, violin
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. Hartford Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Leonid Sigal performs for us on Wednesday, May 6 at 12:15 at his home studio. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at this same link. Music at […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE EVENT: Pop-up Salon Recital – Pi-Hsun Shih, piano
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. New World Trio pianist Pi-Hsun Shih performs for us on Wednesday, May 13 at 12:15 at her home studio. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at this same link. Music […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE EVENT: Pop-up Pipes-Alive – Scott Lamlein, organ
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. St. John’s Director of Music and Organist Scott Lamlein performs for us on Wednesday, May 20 at 12:15 at his home virtual organ. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE EVENT: Pop-up Salon Recital – Christa Rakich, clavichord
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. St. John’s Organ Artist-in-residence Christa Rakich performs for us on Wednesday, May 27 at 12:15 in her home studio. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at this same link. Music […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchWednesday Online Recital Series – Shirley Hunt, cello
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. Highly acclaimed Baroque and Early Music Artist, Shirley Hunt, performs for us on Wednesday, June 3, at 12:15 in her home studio. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at this […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchONLINE Pipes Alive! – Benjamin Straley, organist
The 2020 Pipes Alive! series continues with Benjamin Straley playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, June 7 at 12:30 p.m. ONLINE ONLY. The Rev. Benjamin Straley is the former Organist and Associate Director of Music at Washington National Cathedral. Prior to this appointment, he was Organ Scholar at Trinity Church (Episcopal), New Haven as […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchWednesday Online Recital Series – Tim Stella, harpsichord
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. Associate Conductor of Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera, Tim Stella, performs for us on Wednesday, June 10, at 12:15 in his home studio. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchWednesday Online Recital Series – Christa Rakich, pedal piano
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. St. John’s Organ Artist-in-residence Christa Rakich performs for us on Wednesday, June 17, at 12:15 in her home studio. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at this same link. Music […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchWednesday Online Recital Series – Scott Lamlein, organ
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15. St. John’s Director of Music and Organist Scott Lamlein performs for us on Wednesday, June 24, at 12:15 at the St. John’s pipe organ, a homecoming of sorts, concluding this series as it began on March 19th. Missed it? […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchBoyd Meets Girl: Laura Metcalf, cello; Rupert Boyd, guitar
Due to COVID-19, this is a livestream-only event. Watch the concert below. Join us for a beautiful chamber music concert on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 7:30pm by Boyd Meets Girl: Laura Metcalf, cello; Rupert Boyd, guitar. Ms. Metcalf is no stranger to our series, having grown up at St. John’s Church. The concert is online […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Zachary Schurman, organist
Due to COVID-19, this is a livestream-only event. Watch the concert online right from this page. Two additional concerts this season! The 2020-2021 Pipes Alive! series begins with Zachary Schurman playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, November 1 at 12:30 p.m. Click below to watch. Program: Edward Elgar (1857-1934), arr. George Clement Martin: Imperial […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchWednesday Online Recital Series – Student Showcase
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self-isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15 during the month of November. Organ students of St. John’s Director of Music and Organist Scott Lamlein performs for us on Wednesday, November 4, at 12:15. Organists include Kelly and Kathy Roquezo, and Ted Babbitt at the St. John’s organ, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchWednesday Online Recital Series – Edward Clark, organ
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self-isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15 during the month of November. Organist Edward Clark performs for us on Wednesday, November 11, at 12:15 in his home studio. Ed will play five different virtual organs from the 17th through the 20th century, ending with a Ragtime March & […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchWednesday Online Recital Series – Ezequiel Menéndez, organ
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self-isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15 during the month of November. Organist Ezequiel Menéndez performs for us on Wednesday, November 18, at 12:15. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch the concert at any time at this same link. Music at the Red Door […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchWednesday Online Recital Series – Christa Rakich, organ
VIDEO ONLY. During the COVID-19 self-isolation, we are presenting brief live-stream-only recitals on Wednesdays at 12:15 during the month of November. St. John’s Organ Artist-in-Residence Christa Rakich performs for us on Wednesday, November 25, at 12:15. Christa will perform on the Flentrop organ, Warner Hall, Oberlin. Missed it? No problem! After the concert, you can watch […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Peter Niedmann, organist
Due to COVID-19, this is a livestream-only event. Watch the concert online right from this page. The Pipes Alive! series continues with Peter Niedmann playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, December 6 at 12:30pm. Peter is a long-time friend of St. John’s, a prolific published composer, and Director of Music at First Church of […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCandlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Due to COVID-19, this is a livestream-only event. Watch below. An amazing start to the Advent season! In the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, prepare your soul for the Christmas miracle with carols for choir and organ. This event is a long-standing tradition at St. John’s – a “must” to center your soul during the Advent […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Kari Miller, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with Kari Miller playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 12:30pm. Click below to watch. Program: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Toccata and Fugue in E Major, BWV 566 Dennis Janzer (b. 1954): Soliloquy on Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child Johann Peter Kellner (1705-1772): Was […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCANCELLED: Choral Evensong – The Anglican Singers
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on January 24th at 5:00pm for music by The Anglican Singers; Benjamin Straley, choirmaster. The Choristers who are The Anglican Singers have a deep interest in music of the English […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Scott Lamlein, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with Scott Lamlein playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 12:30pm. Click below to watch. Program: J. S. Bach: Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542 Carson Cooman: Alborada (2020) Adolphus Hailstork: Great Day (1999) Christa Rakich: Quodlibet on Slane (2020) Charles-Marie Widor: Allegro vivace (variations) from […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCANCELLED: Choral Evensong – St. John’s Youth Choir and Guests
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19. The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on February 28th at 5:00pm for music by the St. John’s Youth Choir and Guests; Scott Lamlein and others, organist and choirmaster. What is Choral Evensong? “Evensong … is […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Carolyn Craig, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with Carolyn Craig playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 12:30pm. This concert is part of our 25th Anniversary Celebration of the St. John’s Austin Organ. Read about the organ here. Click below to watch. Program: Herbert Howells (1892-1983): Rhapsody in Db, Op. 17, No. 1 Cecilia […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. John’s Schola
Online only. The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on March 28 at 5:00pm for music by the St. John’s Schola; Scott Lamlein, organist and choirmaster. Because a family member of a singer was exposed to COVID-19, we are instead presenting […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSpring Chamber Music: Leonid Sigal and Friends
We have reached the seating capacity for this concert. Please join us via livestream, below. Join us for a beautiful chamber music concert on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 7:30pm by Leonid Sigal and friends. In addition to being concertmaster for the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Sigal is well known for his series at the Wadsworth […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. John’s Schola
Available in-person to a limited audience and livestreamed. The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on April 25 at 5:00pm for music by the St. John’s Schola; Scott Lamlein, organist and choirmaster. This event will be live streamed, and will […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Edward Clark, organist
Available in-person to a limited audience and live-streamed. The Pipes Alive! series continues with Edward Clark playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 12:30pm. This event will be live-streamed, and will be available in-person to a limited audience, with social distancing. Tickets are required for entry. Please read the COVID-19 protocols […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchJazz at the Red Door: Nat Reeves and Friends
We have reached the seating capacity for this concert. Please join us via livestream, below. Join us on Friday, May 14 at 7:30pm, in the marvelous acoustics of St. John’s Church, for an evening of incredible jazz with the inimitable Nat Reeves Quartet: Nat Reeves, bass; Rick Germanson, piano; Eric McPherson, drums; Tony Davis, guitar. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchHartt@Home Pop-Up Concert – Cello and Piano Duo
Available only by live-stream. Join us for this Hartt@Home Pop-Up Concert featuring internationally recognized performers, cellist Mihai Tetel, and pianist Angelina Gadeliya in an all-Chopin program. This event is free and is only available by live-stream. Advance registration is required. Click on the “Sign Up” button to register and receive the link for the concert. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchBonus Event: Kodály Missa Brevis
Celebrating the return of choral music, and remembering the losses we have suffered during the pandemic. Musicians from Emanuel Lutheran, Trinity Episcopal, and the St. John’s Schola joined together to create a video recording of the Missa Brevis by Zoltán Kodály. It was originally composed as an organ mass, later adapted for choir and organ, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Sean McCarthy, organist
Available in-person to a limited audience and live-streamed. The Pipes Alive! series continues with Sean McCarthy playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 12:30pm. This event will be live-streamed, and will be available in-person to a limited audience, with social distancing. Tickets are not required for entry. Please read the COVID-19 […]
St. John's Episcopal Church25th Anniversary Organ Concert: David Hurd
We welcome concert organist David Hurd to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the mighty St. John’s pipe organ on Saturday, September 25 at 3:00pm. Dr. Hurd is widely recognized as one of the foremost concert organists and church musicians in the country, with a long list of awards, prizes, honors and achievements to his credit. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. John’s Schola
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on Sunday, September 26 at 5:00pm for Evensong sung by the St. John’s Schola; Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; Ted Babbitt, organ scholar. Click here for the service leaflet. This event is free admission, donations […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
The New World Trio is back! For more than three decades, the New World Trio has brought the excitement and intimacy of chamber music to live audiences throughout New England. Founded in 1985 by violinist Anhared Stowe, New World provides a unique experience for music lovers with its mix of both standard repertoire and contemporary […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. John’s Adult Choir
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on Sunday, October 24 at 5:00pm for Evensong sung by the St. John’s Adult Choir; Scott Lamlein, organist; Christopher Houlihan, organist. This event is free admission, donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Scott Lamlein, organist
The Pipes Alive! series opens with Scott Lamlein playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Registration to attend in person is encouraged. Please do not […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Natasha Ulyanovsky, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with Natasha Ulyanovsky playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Registration to attend in person is encouraged. Please do not […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCandlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
A holiday celebration of the return of choral music! An amazing start to the Advent season! In the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, prepare your soul for the Christmas miracle with carols for choir and organ. This event is a long-standing tradition at St. John’s – a “must” to center your soul during the Advent […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Christopher Houlihan, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with Christopher Houlihan playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Registration to attend in person is encouraged. Please do not […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
The New World Trio is back! For more than three decades, the New World Trio has brought the excitement and intimacy of chamber music to live audiences throughout New England. Founded in 1985 by violinist Anhared Stowe, New World provides a unique experience for music lovers with its mix of both standard repertoire and contemporary […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – The St. John’s Schola
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on Sunday, January 23 at 5:00pm for Evensong sung by the St. John’s Schola; Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; Ted Babbitt, organist. This event is free admission, donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Matthew Bickett, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with Matt Bickett playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, February 6, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Registration to attend in person is encouraged. Please do not register to watch […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchJazz at the Red Door: Sarah Hanahan Quartet
Join us on Saturday, February 12 at 7:30pm, in the marvelous acoustics of St. John’s Church, for an evening of incredible jazz with the Sarah Hanahan Quartet. Snow date: Saturday, February 19, at 7:30pm. The concert is free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Registration to […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – Alchemy
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on Sunday, February 27 at 5:00pm for Evensong sung by Alchemy; Joseph D’Eugenio, choirmaster; Scott Lamlein, organist. This event is free admission, donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Music for the Soul: Darkness into Light
The St. John’s Choir School & Adult Choir presents Darkness into Light, including excerpts from Mozart’s Requiem, choral, and solo instrumental music, and contemplative readings. Join us on Saturday, March 5 at 3:00pm, in the marvelous acoustics of St. John’s Church, with the choir, violinist Leonid Sigal, organist Edward Clark, narrator John Nowacki, and choirmaster Scott […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Angela Salcedo, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with Angela Salcedo playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Registration to attend in person is encouraged. Please do not […]
Trinity College ChapelChoir School Evensong – Trebles from Five Churches
Note that this is an offsite event. Join us at Trinity College Chapel! This event will be in-person only. It will not be available by livestream. The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on Sunday, March 27 at 5:00pm for […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Organ Student Showcase
The Pipes Alive! series continues with students of Scott Lamlein playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Registration to attend in person is encouraged. Please […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSpring Chamber Music: Larksgrove Duo
Join us for a beautiful chamber music concert on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 7:30pm by the Larksgrove Duo: EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin, and Peter Zay, cello. The concert is free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Registration to attend in person is encouraged. Please do […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. John’s Schola
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on Sunday, April 24 at 5:00pm for Evensong sung by the St. John’s Schola; Scott Lamlein, organist and choirmaster. This event is free admission, donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Floyd Higgins, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with Floyd Higgins playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Registration to attend in person is encouraged. Please do not register to watch online […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
Join us on Sunday, May 15, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. There will be a pre-concert talk with NEPR’s John Nowacki at 1:30pm. These concerts are free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to New World Trio. Details at www.newworldtrio.org Program: Nuovo Retro/ New Beginnings: Stephen Gryc: […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Christa Rakich, organist
The Pipes Alive! 2021-2022 series concludes with Christa Rakich playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission, donations accepted in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Registration to attend in person is encouraged. Please do not […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – Come and sing!
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on September 25 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. Do you love to sing Evensong? Join us at 3:00pm to be part of the choir! Please send message saying “I / we are […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchBoyd Meets Girl: Laura Metcalf, cello; Rupert Boyd, guitar
Join us for a beautiful chamber music concert on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 7:30pm by Boyd Meets Girl: Laura Metcalf, cello; Rupert Boyd, guitar. Ms. Metcalf is no stranger to our series, having grown up at St. John’s Church. We’re very excited about this return engagement, as their 2020 performance for Music at the Red […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
Join us on Sunday, October 16, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. These concerts are free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to New World Trio. Details at www.newworldtrio.org Program: Transcendence Special pre-concert talk at 1:30 pm with NEPM’s John Nowacki. Joaquin Turina: Circulo, Fantasy for piano, violin, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. John’s Choir School & Adult Choir
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on October 23 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. Sung by the St. John’s Choir School & Adult Choir; Scott Lamlein, organist/choirmaster. This event is free admission, donations welcome in any […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCHANGE OF VENUE – Pipes Alive! at St. James’s – Alan Murchie, organist
Due to an organ malfunction, this month’s Pipes Alive! recital with Alan Murchie will be held at St. James’s Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Avenue, in West Hartford Center. Please join us! The Pipes Alive! series opens with organist Alan Murchie playing the St. James’s organ on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 12:30pm. Never attended a Red […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Susan Carroll, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Susan Carroll playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Learn more about St. John’s famed Austin pipe organ. Click […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCandlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
A“must” to center your soul during the Advent season! In the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, prepare your soul for the Christmas miracle with carols for choir and organ. This event is a long-standing tradition at St. John’s – arrive early to get a good seat. Sunday, December 11 at 3:00pm. The St. John’s Adult […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
Join us on Sunday, January 15, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. These concerts are free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to New World Trio. Details at www.newworldtrio.org About New World Trio For more than three decades, the New World Trio has brought the excitement and intimacy […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – The Anglican Singers
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on January 22 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. Sung by The Anglican Singers; Simon Holt, choirmaster. This event is free admission, donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Noah Klein, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Noah Klein playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Click below to watch. Click here for program pdf. PROGRAM: […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchJazz at the Red Door: Nat Reeves and Friends
Join us on Friday, February 10 at 7:30pm, in the marvelous acoustics of St. John’s Church, for an evening of incredible jazz with the inimitable Nat Reeves and Friends. This is always a sell-out event by Hartford’s top bassist, who has made a strong impact on the world of jazz through education and performance. Nat […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. Patrick-St. Anthony Gallery Choir
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on February 26 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. Sung by the Choirs of St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church, Hartford; Gabriel Löfvall, choirmaster: Madison H. Thompson, organist This event is […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Music for the Soul: Fauré Requiem
The St. John’s Choir School & Adult Choir presents Choral Music for the Soul, featuring the Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra. Join us on Sunday, March 5 at 3:00pm, in the marvelous acoustics of St. John’s Church, for the sublime Requiem by Gabriel Fauré and the Overture and Entrance of the Queen of Sheba by George Frederick […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
Join us on Sunday, March 19, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. Anhared Stowe, violin Peter Zay, cello David Ballena, piano This event will be presented in person only. These concerts are free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to New World Trio. Details at www.newworldtrio.org Program: Self-Invention […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – Trebles from Five Churches
Note that this is an offsite event. Join us at Trinity College Chapel! This event will be in-person only. It will not be available by livestream. The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on Sunday, March 26 at 5:00pm for […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Scott Lamlein, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with our own Scott Lamlein playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Click below to watch. Click here for program pdf. PROGRAM: […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSpring Chamber Music: Catalyst String Quartet
On Friday, April 21, 2023, at 7:30pm, we are excited to welcome the Grammy-award-winning Catalyst String Quartet for their program, The Global Influence of Latinx Composers. The New York Times writes: “…the Catalyst Quartet is beautiful to watch, like a family in live conversation at the dinner table.” The concert is free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. John’s Schola
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on April 23 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. Sung by the St. John’s Schola; Scott Lamlein, organist/choirmaster. This event is free admission, donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Alexander Straus-Fausto, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Alexander Straus-Fausto playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. Click below to watch by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Christa Rakich, organist
Our 2022-2023 season draws to a close with Pipes Alive! featuring St. John’s artist-in-residence Christa Rakich playing the St. John’s organ Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 12:30pm. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Click below to watch. […]
Trinity College ChapelARTIST/VENUE CHANGE
Celebrity Organ Concert Artist and Venue Change The Music at the Red Door Celebrity Organ Concert originally scheduled for June 16 has been revised. The Concert is now featuring international artist Isabelle Demers and will be held at Trinity College Chapel, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 7:30pm. For more information, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. John’s Schola
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on September 24 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. Sung by the St. John’s Schola; Scott Lamlein, organist/choirmaster. This event […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchDreams – A musical journey with Afro-Cuban Inspired Jazz, Dance, & Drums
You’ll find it impossible to sit still during this evening featuring Afro-Cuban influenced rhythms and soulful, creative music and dance. Join us on Friday, September 29 at 7:30pm as we welcome dancers Chantal Edwards and Savanna Jones, along with Ed Fast and Congabop for this upbeat treat for young and old alike! This event will […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
Join us on Sunday, October 15, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. Anhared Stowe, violin Peter Zay, cello David Ballena, piano This event will be presented in person only. These concerts are free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to New World Trio. Details at www.newworldtrio.org About New […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. John’s Choir School & Adult Choir
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on October 22 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. Sung by the St. John’s Choir School & Adult Choir; Scott […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Aletheia Teague, organist
The 2023-2024 Pipes Alive! series begins with organist Aletheia Teague playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Mary Pan, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Mary Pan playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCandlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
It’s an Advent favorite for a reason! Take a break from the holiday hubbub and prepare your soul for the Christmas miracle with this beautiful program of carols for choir and organ, in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge. This beloved event on Sunday, December 10 at 3:00pm will fill the church, so arrive early […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Kyle Swann, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Kyle Swann playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
Join us on Sunday, January 21, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. Anhared Stowe, violin Peter Zay, cello David Ballena, piano This event will be presented in person only. These concerts are free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to New World Trio. Details at www.newworldtrio.org About New […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPOSTPONED Choral Evensong – St. John’s Adult Choir & Sarah Porter Singers
Due to inclement weather, this event is postponed until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience, and stay tuned! The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on January 28 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. This event will […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Jean Degan, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Jean Degan playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchJazz at the Red Door: The Mary DiPaola Quartet
Sure to fill every seat in the church as always, the 2024 Jazz at the Red Door event will feature pianist Mary DiPaola and her spectacular trio of well-known jazz artists from the Hartford area. Their program of jazz standards and original compositions is sure to amaze. Join us on Friday, February 9, 2024 at […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – St. Patrick-St. Anthony Gallery Choir
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on February 25 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. Sung by the Choirs of St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church, […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Natasha Ulyanovsky, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Natasha Ulyanovsky playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchSpring Chamber Music: Leonid Sigal and Friends
Join us on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 7:30pm for an evening of exquisite chamber music with Hartford Symphony concertmaster Leonid Sigal and friends. Mr. Sigal always creates a program sure to mesmerize audience members and take full advantage of the beautiful acoustics of the St. John’s nave. This event will be presented in person […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Frank Zilinyi, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Frank Zilinyi playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
Join us on Sunday, April 14, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. Anhared Stowe, violin Peter Zay, cello David Ballena, piano This event will be presented in person only. These concerts are free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to New World Trio. Details at www.newworldtrio.org About New […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchCANCELED: Choral Music for the Soul: Forrest Requiem
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. A Requiem is a prayer for rest, traditionally for those who have died. The five movements of Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living, however, offer a new twist—a narrative just as much for the living, with all our struggles, as for the dead. Join us on Saturday, April 27, 2024 […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchChoral Evensong – The Anglican Singers
The ancient and beautiful service of Choral Evensong is presented on the fourth Sunday of selected months at St. John’s. Join us on April 28 at 5:00pm for this time of music and worship. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. Sung by The Anglican Singers; Simon Holt, choirmaster; Graham Schultz, organist. […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Susan Carroll, organist
The Pipes Alive! series continues with Susan Carroll playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Click […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Christa Rakich, organist
Our 2023-2024 season draws to a close with Pipes Alive! featuring St. John’s artist-in-residence Christa Rakich playing the St. John’s organ Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchJazz at the Red Door: Nat Reeves and Friends
Join us on Friday, September 27, at 7:30pm as we welcome Nat Reeves and Friends as they pay tribute to the late piano legend Kenny Kirkland. For years, Nat has inspired and influenced countless musicians as an educator in Hartford – and he continues to amaze audiences through his performances and recordings. Joined by the […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchNew World Trio: Ensemble-in-Residence at the Red Door
Join us on Sunday, October 13, at 2:00pm, for New World Trio, Ensemble-in-Residence at Music at the Red Door. Anhared Stowe, violin Peter Zay, cello David Ballena, piano This event will be presented in person only. These concerts are free admission, suggested donation $20. Checks payable to New World Trio. Details at www.newworldtrio.org About New […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Ondrej Hornas, organist
The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series begins with organist Ondrej Hornas playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, November 3, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online. Click […]
St. John's Episcopal ChurchPipes Alive! – Walden Moore, organist
The 2024-2025 Pipes Alive! series continues with organist Walden Moore playing the St. John’s organ on Sunday, December 1, at 12:30pm. This event will be presented in person and by livestream. The concert is free admission – donations welcome in any amount. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate […]
Welcome to Music at the Red Door, the concert series of St. John’s Episcopal Church, West Hartford, CT.
As St. John’s gift to the community, we present several concerts annually in the stunning acoustic of St. John’s Church. The concert series and summer music camp are sustained by generous individual donors, community businesses, grants, and volunteers. We invite your contribution of time, talent, and treasure. Visit our donations page today to learn how you can help.