Community Concerts at Second, Inc.

08/22/2026

In just a few weeks, violinist Vijay Gupta and pianist Dominic Cheli open our 40th Anniversary season with a concert featuring a program ranging over three centuries-
From Vitali's Dramtic Chaconne, to Brahms' Violin Sonata No. 3, Korngold's selections from Much Ado About Nothing, and contemporary works by Reena Esmail.

We'll see you there!

🎟️ All of our concerts are FREE and no reservation is required
📍 Second Presbyterian Church, 4200 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218
🌐 For more info: https://cc2nd.org/

07/22/2026

🎉🎻 **WELCOME TO OUR 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON!** 🎹🎺
In 1987, Second Presbyterian Church organist Margaret Budd had a radical, visionary idea: to establish a concert series that would present world-class musicians in concerts that would be forever free to the public. That idea took root, and 40 years later we continue to honor and build on her legacy.

CC2nd's celebratory 40th Anniversary Season features an extraordinary lineup of soloists and ensembles who embody the "Visionary" spirit through their artistry, innovation, and advocacy.

As always, every concert is FREE, and no tickets or reservations are required. As always, the series is hosted by our wonderful partners at Second Presbyterian Church !!

****SEASON AT A GLANCE****

**Sep 6, 2026 | 3:30pm**
Gupta, violin
& Dominic Cheli, piano

**Sep 27, 2026 | 3:30pm**
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

**Oct 4, 2026 | 3:30pm**
Brandon Woody's UPENDO
Jazz quartet

**Oct 25, 2026 | 3:30pm**
Awadagin Pratt, piano

**Nov 22, 2026 | 3:30pm**
Marina Piccinini, flute
Justin Taylor, harpsichord

**Nov 29, 2026 | 3:30pm**
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

**Jan 24, 2027 | 3:30pm**
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

**Feb 21, 2027 | 3:30pm**
Morgan State University Choir

**Mar 14, 2027 | 3:30pm**
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony

**Apr 11, 2027 | 3:30pm**
Axiom Brass: *Love, Mystery, and Despair*

**May 16, 2027 | 3:30pm**
40th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Cyrus Chestnut, piano
Alon Goldstein, piano
Baltimore Symphony Musicians

**Jun 6, 2027 | 3:30pm**
Ana Vidovic, guitar

Visit **CC2nd.org** for complete programs and artist information.

Help us celebrate 40 years of **Music for All, Free to All**!!! 🎶

06/07/2026

Here is a livestream link for those who cannot attend this afternoon's concert (Rachel Lee Priday, violin) in-person:
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June 7, 2026 at 3:30pmRachel Lee Priday, violinSponsored by the c...

05/31/2026

A link to the livestream of today's concert Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony - 5/31/26 for those who cannot attend in-person:

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026 | 3:30PMMUSICIANS OF THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONYPROGRAMALYSSA MORRIS: Coastal KaleidoscopeMarcia McHugh, flute; Melissa Hooper, oboe; Lura Jo...

05/22/2026

We're so excited to welcome the incredible Rachel Lee Priday, sponsored by the children of John Boland in honor of his 90th birthday. 🎻🎂

05/21/2026

We are mourning the loss of tenor Limmie Pulliam along with the global musical community. The outpourings of grief and expressions of love for him come as no surprise to us, and we echo all of them.

Working with Limmie was a real pleasure and privilege. This past September 14th, 2025, Limmie and his collaborative partner Mark Markham opened our season with a varied recital of spirituals, opera arias, and an incredible rendition of “Make Them Hear You” from the musical Ragtime. If you were in attendance, you know that Limmie and Mark knocked it out of the park.

This is a tragedy in so many ways; Limmie was only 51 years old, and an extremely kind, generous, and thoughtful person. He took time to ask me and our interns about our lives, interests, and musical pursuits before his performance. And then, of course, his singing left everyone's jaws on the floor.

His talent was beyond measure. In my humble opinion, his was one of the greatest voices of all time. While his singing was perhaps the most powerful I've ever heard live, he also imbued everything he sang with nuance and artfulness. His sotto voce passages were just as beguiling as his fortissimo moments.

Many thanks to Paul Sponseller for supporting Limmie's performance with us, and to Mark Markham for his amazing collaborative work with Limmie over the years.

And, thanks to you, our CC2nd audience, for making Limmie's time in Baltimore special--his concert still stands out, to me, as one of the most thrilling performances CC2nd has ever presented.

Rest in peace, dear Limmie.

05/20/2026

Baltimore magazine is running its annual Best of Baltimore readers' poll--many thanks to whoever added us to the list! You have until tonight to vote for us under "Best Concert Series"!

Show your Charm City favorites some love by casting your vote now.

05/17/2026

Beautiful music from the Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony coming soon on May 31! ✨