Interlude Concerts

The Interlude Concerts at First Presbyterian Church offer beautiful moments of peace and revelation.

The Interlude Concert Series, which is sponsored by Highlands First Presbyterian Church, continues with a great lineup this month. Concerts are on Wednesdays at 2:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church. Featured on August 2 will be Andrew York and Stephen Mattingly, classical guitarists.

Grammy Award-winner Andrew York is one of today’s best-loved composers for classical guitar as well as a performer of international stature. His compositions blend the styles of ancient eras with modern musical directions, creating music that is all at once vital, multileveled, and accessible.

Stephen Mattingly enjoys a vibrant career as Associate Professor of Music at the University of Louisville, where he directs classical guitar studies. He is a member of the Kentucky Arts Council Performing Arts Directory and has performed at Carnegie Hall, in Poland, Panama, and Germany.

On Wednesday, August 16, featured will be the Astralis Chamber Ensemble. Performing around the globe, this highly acclaimed group is an innovative and dynamic ensemble. Through creative programming and presentation on the works performed, Astralis aims to make classical music more accessible and for audiences to make a lasting connection to the music. Members of the group are Angela Massey, Flutist; Kris Marshall, Trumpeter; and Rachel O’Brien, Harpist. There is no charge for the Interlude concerts which constitute a ministry in music to the community. Dress is casual – come as you are. First Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Main and Fifth Streets. Handicapped accessible entrances are located on Church Street and on Fifth Street.

by Angie Jenkins