Renowned Musicians To Perform At West Hartford Church

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Two famed musicians will perform at a local church this Saturday for an event church officials promise isn't "your average community concert."

Two members of The Lillibridge Ensemble, internationally celebrated violinist Raphael Ryger and pianist Madeleine Forte, are coming to the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2080 Boulevard, West Hartford. The event will take place at 3 p.m.

Admission is free, with donations welcome at the door.

"This is not your average community concert. These are artists who have graced the world’s
great stages, praised by critics and audiences alike for performances that stir the soul and ignite
the imagination," wrote the church in an announcement.

“Westminster Presbyterian Church deeply values the connections we make with our neighbors”,
said Callie Boone, minister of music at Westminster. “This year, we are thrilled to share our
annual Community in Concert tradition with two of the foundational members of The Lillibridge
Ensemble. As we endeavor to bolster support for our exceptional music program, we are
deeply grateful to this world-renowned duo for sharing their gifts with us.”

Boone said music at Westminster is nothing new.

“Our first concert in 2022 featured Westminster’s music scholars along with several local professionals. It was a wonderful success," Boone said. "We’re thrilled to continue the tradition this year with The Lillibridge Ensemble. It will be an amazing afternoon of music and heartfelt community connection.”

A free will offering will be collected during the concert to support the Tilton Music Scholarship
Fund, which helps the church’s tradition of mentoring and supporting musicians.

For more information about the Westminster Presbyterian Church, click on this link.