Community Calendar

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of choral and orchestral brilliance as Caritas A Cappella Ensemble, the Christ Church Choir and guest instrumentalists unite for a powerful and moving performance. Under the shared direction of Jeremy Mims of Caritas and Owen Peck and Katie Lehman of Christ Episcopal Church, this concert promises a captivating blend of vocal and instrumental mastery featuring Benjamin Britten, Elaine Hagenberg, Roxanna Panufnik and Rosephanye Powell.

Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire audiences to love, hope, feel and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.

Based in Washington, D.C., Kendall Isadore (violin), Dawn Johnson (viola), and Élise Sharp (cello) are teachers by day and concert performers by night delivering dedication, service, and innovative work in the field of music education. Their performances were featured by Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center, and the world tennis championships at Wimbledon, to name just a few.

The Charlotte Civic Orchestra performs the world premiere of Symphony No.1 by Charlotte composer Sean Michael Smith - a powerful and inspiring new work celebrating the human spirit.

The Lake Norman Orchestra returns to beautiful Laurel Gray Vineyards-Winery for a free admission Sunday afternoon concert featuring Halloween-theme music. The all-volunteer full orchestra will present "Thriller," "The Monster Mash," "Hotel California," music from Phantom of the Opera, and several "spooky" classical and classic music favorites. A wide variety of refreshments and food will be available during the afternoon. The orchestra is led by music director Mr. Samuel A. Kyzer.

Cameron Carpenter is a revolutionary force redefining what it means to be a concert organist. His shows weave bold artistry and technical brilliance into immersive experiences that challenge tradition while honoring the expressive depth of the pipe organ. Providing a live improvisational score to the ultimate in OG horror, the silent film Phantom of the Opera, Carpenter takes audiences on an unforgettable journey into the catacombs of the Paris Opera House to meet the legendary Phantom, played by the “MAN OF A THOUSAND FACES, Lon Chaney.

The newly restored original classic film continues to thrill and horrify audiences 100 years after its debut. Come rediscover this epic story of love and terror. Capes and tiaras are encouraged!

The world’s preeminent guitar duo, Brazilian-born brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad celebrate 60 years of setting the standard for innovation, ingenuity, and expression with the classical guitar.

Their near telepathic ensemble playing and deep musicality led to celebrated performances with artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Dave Brubeck, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, James Taylor, Dawn Upshaw, and others. Their programs embrace a myriad of musical styles, periods, and cultures including folk, jazz, Latin, and transcriptions of the greatest works from the Baroque music canon by Bach, Rameau, and Scarlatti. Winners of Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY awards, the Guitar Foundation of America awarded these brothers with its Lifetime Achievement Award.