Organist Christoph Bull fills half the roster of Third@First’s season finale concert (Photo – thirdatfirst.org)
The final concert of the 12th season of the Third@First program will offer audiences a unique blend of music and visual art when world-renowned organist Christoph Bull performs alongside performance painter Norton Wisdom.
By Melanie Hooks
Hosted by First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, located at 500 E. Colorado Blvd., the free monthly concert series concludes its season with a program that combines classical music, contemporary works, and cinematic selections. As Bull performs, Wisdom will create paintings in real time, interpreting the music through live visual expression.
The event is part of the church’s Third@First series, which has brought a variety of musical performances to Pasadena audiences throughout its 12-season run.
Admission to the concert is free. A voluntary offering will be accepted at the event or through the Third@First website, where additional information about the series is available.
The performance will take place in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of Pasadena. The venue, which seats 1,500 people and has a history spanning more than a century, is recognized for its notable acoustics, providing an enhanced setting for the concert experience.
Third@First Season Finale Concert: Organist Christoph Bull and Painter Norman Wisdom Saturday, June 20, 2026 4:00 pm Location First United Methodist Church of Pasadena 500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101 Free.
Painter Norman Wisdom fills out the second half of the June 20th performance (Photo – firstatthird.org)
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