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Organist Nathan Laube performs a solo recital on the historic organ at The Riverside Church. ABOUT THE ARTIST Nathan Laube is a leading performer and pedagogue. Mr. Laube is Associate Professor of Organ at the Eastman School of Music, as well as International Consultant in Organ Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the United Kingdom. His extensive international recital career takes him continually to major concert venues and festivals around the world. Known for his brilliant playing, gracious demeanor, and creative…

Hard times are not new, yet we rise each morning to face another day. Under the direction of Nedra Olds Neal, The Inspirational Choir offers an uplifting concert, reflecting on life’s trials and celebrating the grace and hope of God that guides us. ARTISTS The Inspirational Choir; Nedra Olds Neal, conductor DATE, TIME, & LOCATION Sunday, February 22, 2026 @ 3:00 PM The Riverside Church | Nave & Livestream 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 TICKETS Ticket information will…

The Riverside Ringers host a weekend gathering of bell choirs from throughout the region, combining forces to perform a glorious concert under the leadership of guest conductor Kathleen Ebling Shaw. As always, the performance will be a sight to behold and will fill the nave with splendor! DATE, TIME, & LOCATION Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM The Riverside Church | Nave & Livestream 490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 TICKETS Ticket information will be available at a later…

Experience the Passion of Christ brought vividly to life by The Riverside Choir, Soloists, and Orchestra. Johann Sebastian Bach’s Palm Sunday cantata Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, ushers in Holy Week with reverent joy, while Margaret Bonds’ Simon Bore the Cross — once thought to be lost — offers a poignant reflection on Christ’s suffering and sacrifice through the rich lens of African American musical tradition. Together, these works invite listeners to witness, reflect, and feel the profound weight and beauty of…

Artist in Residence Stephen Tharp performs a solo recital on the historic organ at The Riverside Church. ABOUT THE ARTIST Stephen Tharp, hailed as “the organist for the connoisseur" (organ - Journal für die Orgel, Germany), “the thinking person’s performer" (Het Orgel), “every bit the equal of any organist" (The American Organist" magazine) and “the consummate creative artist" (Michael Barone, Pipedreams), is recognized as one of the great concert organists of our age.Having played more than 1600 concerts across more…

Organist Dr. Nathaniel Gumbs, Director of Music at The Riverside Church, offers a recital as part of our annual Summer Organ Series. Riverside's annual Summer Organ Series features some of the world’s most outstanding organists performing on Riverside’s famed Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, one of the most magnificent instruments in the world. Each performance is preceded by a Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon recital at 6:30pm. DATE, TIME, & LOCATION Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 7:00 PM The Riverside Church |…

Ahreum Congdon, Director of Music & Organist at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, TX, offers a recital as part of our annual Summer Organ Series. Riverside's annual Summer Organ Series features some of the world’s most outstanding organists performing on Riverside’s famed Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, one of the most magnificent instruments in the world. Each performance is preceded by a Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon recital at 6:30pm. DATE, TIME, & LOCATION Tuesday, June 23, 2026 @ 7:00 PM…

Paul Byssainthe, Jr., Associate Organist at The Riverside Church, offers a recital as part of our annual Summer Organ Series. Riverside's annual Summer Organ Series features some of the world’s most outstanding organists performing on Riverside’s famed Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, one of the most magnificent instruments in the world. Each performance is preceded by a Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon recital at 6:30pm. DATE, TIME, & LOCATION Tuesday, June 30, 2026 @ 7:00 PM The Riverside Church | Nave &…

Christopher Houlihan, College Organist, Director of Chapel Music, and Artist-in-Residence at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, offers a recital as part of our annual Summer Organ Series. Riverside's annual Summer Organ Series features some of the world’s most outstanding organists performing on Riverside’s famed Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, one of the most magnificent instruments in the world. Each performance is preceded by a Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon recital at 6:30pm. DATE, TIME, & LOCATION Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 7:00…