Riverside Church Presents: Organist Paul Byssainthe, Jr.

Experience the awe-inspiring sound of one of New York City's greatest musical treasures with The Riverside Church's Summer Organ Series. This annual concert series brings outstanding organists from across the country to perform on Riverside's legendary Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ—an instrument renowned for its extraordinary power, color, and beauty. This season's featured artists include Paul Byssainthe, Jr., Associate Organist at The Riverside Church; Christopher Houlihan, acclaimed concert organist and Artist-in-Residence at Trinity College; and Renée Anne Louprette, internationally recognized performer and College Organist at Bard College.

Each recital begins at 7:00 PM and is preceded by a 6:30 PM performance on the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon, offering an unforgettable evening of music both inside and outside this iconic New York landmark. Whether you're a devoted organ enthusiast or simply curious to experience one of the world's most magnificent instruments, these concerts offer a rare chance to hear exceptional artists in an extraordinary acoustic setting.

🎟️ Tickets are available through Groupmuse Nights Out for just $15 (and even less for Supermusers), making this a wonderful and affordable way to experience Riverside's celebrated Summer Organ Series.

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Paul Byssainthe, Jr. Organ