Central Concert Series

Light Breaks Forth 

Looking around us, we see a world that is simultaneously filled natural beauty and brokenness. Artistic expressions including music reflects this, both awakening us to the transcendent beauty and God’s divine inspiration while yet remaining limited by the humanity of the artist. The ancient Japanese art form of kintsugi embodies this concept of redemptive beauty through brokenness – cracked an broken pottery is repaired in a way where the cracks themselves are highlighted in gold, giving greater value and beauty than the item had originally. In the same way, God’s transcendent beauty can shine through and redeem brokenness.

Our concert series traces this theme as we meditate on the cross of Christ through the cello music of Bach, revel in the fragile joy of the Christ child in the nativity, contemplate hopeful redemption through beautiful chamber works, and witness the holiness of God in the story of the prophet Elijah. Each concert grants us an opportunity to revel in the ability of God to heal our deepest wounds and inspire our greatest joys.

Our concerts are intended to be shared blessings to our community. We invite you, your family, and anyone in your reach to come and experience these concerts, so that all may receive a renewed vision of redemption and hope in Christ.

Grace and Peace,

A. Matthew Mazzoni

Director of Music Ministry
Central Presbyterian Church

The Central Concert Series exists at the intersection of faith and the arts and is supported solely by donations. Empower the arts by making a contribution at any time to Central Presbyterian Church c/o Concert Series.

Upcoming Events

Sat 9/27/25

Concert 1: Steuart Pincombe, Cello

Saturday, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Steuart is an imaginative American cellist, who is hailed as a “superb soloist” (The Strad)...

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Steuart Pincombe, Cello

SAT | Sept. 27 | 7:30pm

Steuart is an imaginative American cellist, who is hailed as a “superb soloist” (The Strad) and “a gorgeous player with perfect intonation, imaginative phrasing” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). His desire to bring beauty to unusual places has led him to present concerts across the world, from the Concertgebow Brugge and Carnegie Hall to breweries and living rooms. This program will feature Bach’s incomparable 4th, 5th, and 6th cello suites (BWV 1010-1012), tracing the dramatic narrative of the cross, death, and resurrection of Christ. Learn more...

 

Christmas At Central: The Glory of the Lord

FRI | Dec 12 | 7:30pm

“Carols of joy will be interwoven with timeless Christmas favorites, including Vaughan Williams’ dramatic Fantasia on Christmas Carols and Randol Allen Bass’ exuberant Gloria. Central’s choirs, orchestra, bells, and brass will give us a glimpse of the light that has dawned, bringing us hope in this Christmas season.Learn more...

 

Ariel Chamber Series Players

SUN | FEB 15 | 3:30pm  

The Ariel Chamber Series returns to continue their mission of sharing the beauty of classical music to the Saint Louis community through this engaging program of chamber music for winds. Featuring members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Central’s own Matt and Jennifer Mazzoni, the concert includes dynamic works by Lowell Liebermann and Francis Poulenc. Learn more...

 

Mendelssohn’s Elijah

May 1 – 7:30pm at Central| May 3 – TIME TBA at Twin Oaks

“And then shall your light break forth as the light of the morning.” These words of hopeful expectation of redemption in the Lord conclude the powerful oratorio, Elijah. Mendelssohn’s magnum opus follows the Biblical account of the prophet Elijah, revealing themes of faithfulness and righteousness through scenes of God’s provision and power. Central’s Chancel Choir will be joined by orchestra and soloists to tell this compelling story. Learn more...