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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 • 7:30 PM

Theatrical Handel

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
1001 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207

A night of drama, passion, and fire: Handel at his most theatrical. From intimate arias to dazzling instrumental fireworks, every note brims with operatic flair. Expect brilliance, heartbreak, and the sheer thrill of sound, crowned by soprano Arwen Myers’ unforgettable artistry.

“Nò, di voi non vo’ fidarmi,” HWV 189    
Trio Sonata in A major, HWV 396
“Quel fior che all’alba ride,” HWV 192    
Trio Sonata in E minor, HWV 398
“Armida abbandonata.” HWV 105
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)

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THURSDAY, JANURARY 29 • 7:30 PM

The Romantic Response

Venue TBA

Bach’s genius meets the sweeping emotions of Brahms in a program that pulses with intensity. From the intimacy of sonata to the majesty of variation, this concert reveals how one master inspired another across centuries. Expect bold virtuosity, profound lyricism, and music that speaks straight to the soul.

Contrapunctus 1 from The Art of Fugue
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)    

Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)

Chaconne
(Partita in D minor for solo violin, BWV 1004)
Bach
Robert Schumann (1810–1856)

Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24
Brahms

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 • 7:30 PM

The Flute and the Cantata Tradition

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
1001 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207

Radiant and alive with color, this program spotlights the flute’s expressive brilliance—brought vividly to life by the perpetually boundary-pushing Emi Ferguson. Lauded for her “tonal bloom” and “hauntingly beautiful performances,” she brings a singular flair that seamlessly bridges Baroque elegance and modern creativity. From sparkling concertos to majestic chorales, be swept away by her artistry and the exuberant spirit of Bach and Telemann.

Flute Concerto in D minor, Wq. 22, H. 425
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714–1788)

Jauchzet dem Herrn alle Welt, BWV Anh. 160
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
            
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, TWV 8:7
Telemann
    
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067
Bach

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 • 7:30 pm

Vivaldi’s Gloria

Location TBA


              Exuberant trumpet, soaring voices, and radiant orchestral colors—Vivaldi’s Gloria brims with vitality and joy. Alongside Bach’s rarely heard Lutheran Mass in G minor and Heinichen’s sparkling concerto, this program reveals the Baroque at its most inventive and uplifting. 

Lutheran Mass in G minor, BWV 235
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)    
    
Concerto in G major, S.214
Johann David Heinichen (1683– 729) 
        
Gloria in D major, RV 589
Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 • 3:00 pm

Organ Recital with Les Ackerman

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
1001 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207

Experience the power and poetry of the organ in the hands of master musician Les Ackerman. With artistry honed across decades and an ear for both majesty and nuance, Ackerman transforms the instrument into a living, breathing storyteller. A perfect Sunday afternoon of grandeur and grace.