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.

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THURSDAY, JANURARY 29 • 7:30 PM

The Romantic Response

Tate Hall at Central Piedmont Community College
1206 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

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.
            
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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.

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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.      

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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.