3rd@1st Series The Belrose Duo Plays Romantic Favorites” Sat. 2/21/26 at 4pm

February 20, 2026

The Belrose Duo – David Garrett, cello, and Junko Ueno Garrett, piano

Saturday February 21, 2026 at 4pm

First United Methodist Church of Pasadena – 500 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA

Valentine’s Day resonates and The Belrose Duo, cellist David Garrett (Los Angeles Philharmonic and CSULB) and pianist Junko Ueno Garrett (Occidental College and concert artist), will perform the beloved Rachmaninoff Sonata and favorite encore pieces. They will share insightful anecdotes about the music and composers.

Admission: Free. Voluntary offering will be received at the concert or via the 3rd@1st website. For more information about the Third@First series, visit www.thirdatfirst.org

Twelfth Season of Third@First

We are proud to announce the twelfth season of Third@First! This long standing concert series is packed with exceptional music offerings to enjoy. Our opening Piano Extravaganza, Joy of Chamber Music with Los Angeles Philharmonic musicians, annual Christmas Joy Concert, a special MLK Jr. Celebration, and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles are just a few of the wonderful performances we have in store.

The concert venue, the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, with a seating capacity of 1,500 and a century-old history, is known for its remarkable acoustics, further enhancing the concert experience. You won’t want to miss this dynamic season of music! Admission is always free so that all may come.