Sharing the heart of Jesus
in the heart of
Downtown Pittsburgh
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Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh
Our FIRST WITH FRIENDS concert series returns this Fall with a kickoff concert on September 22! We are excited to showcase the musical talents of the Pittsburgh community - and beyond. These events represent a resurgence and dedication to connecting with our downtown community in a meaningful way. We're proud to present these exceptional artists in a concert setting that is unique and engaging – Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh - the church in the heart of the city with the city in its heart.
We believe music has the power to inspire and bring people together, and we hope that these concerts do just that. Throughout the First with Friends concert series, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of performances and hear musicians at the top of their craft.
Come Celebrate God’s Gift of Music!
Alaine Fink, Minister of Music
Presents
First With Friends
Concert Series
Tuesdays 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
We offer our concert series free of charge.
September 22, 2026
Alexander Straus-Fausto
Alexander Straus-Fausto is Director of Music at Trinity Cathedral, Miami, and maintains an active international career as an organ recitalist. Praised for his virtuosity and imaginative artistry, he is especially recognized for bringing orchestral and operatic repertoire to the concert organ through his acclaimed transcriptions. Named to The Diapason’s 20 Under 30 Class of 2023 and CBC’s Top 30 Under 30 in 2025, he has performed at renowned venues including Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral (London), La Madeleine (Paris), Trinity Church Wall Street, and the Spoleto Festival USA. A graduate of Eastman, Yale, and McGill, he has created more than fifty original concert transcriptions and serves as Artistic Director of the Miami International Organ Competition.
October 27, 2026
Yeeha Chiu
Yeeha Chiu, a Steinway Artist and Hong Kong-born pianist, is a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London and The Juilliard School. A former faculty member at Juilliard and Duquesne University, she has appeared as concerto soloist with the London Philharmonic, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Taipei Municipal Symphony Orchestra, and the Vienna Symphony under Christoph Eschenbach. An acclaimed soloist and chamber musician, she has performed throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States. As The Japan Times observed, “Her sincere and genuine musicianship made this a truly memorable evening.”
November 17, 2026
Chad Winkler
Chad Winkler has been a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 2008 and has appeared as a featured soloist with the orchestra. A three-time winner of the National Trumpet Competition, he has performed with leading orchestras across the United States and is an active educator, presenting masterclasses nationwide. In 2025, he founded the Pittsburgh Trumpet Camp for young musicians. Winkler holds degrees from West Virginia University and Duquesne University and resides in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Elissa, and their two children.
December 8, 2026
The Fink Sisters
The Fink Sisters, Pittsburgh-based piano and organ duo Corinne Fink-Adkins and Alaine Fink, have performed together since 2017. Both are alumni and former teaching artists of the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts. Corinne serves as director of Music at Glenshaw Presbyterian and Alaine at First Presbyterian Pittsburgh.
