

"A Sensational Season"
LCCO and Music Director Vincent Povázsay are pleased to present "A Sensational Season" with concerts exploring the music of the great composers and performers of American jazz, celebratory holiday music, favorites from the ballet stage, and a classic symphony by César Franck.
The 2022-23 season - our 35th season of free concerts for the community - feature performances in October, December, March, and May.
We hope you will join us!
2022-23 Schedule
October 8 at 3:00 pm (Mann Center)
October 8 at 7:30 pm (Mann Center)
December 3 at 3:00 pm (Mann Center)
December 3 at 7:30 pm (Mann Center)
March 11 at 7:30 pm (Harper Center, FPC)
March 12 at 3:00 pm (Harper Center, FPC)
May 20 at 7:30 pm (Mann Center)
May 21 at 3:00 pm (Mann Center)
OCTOBER 2022
American Jazz Masters
The season kicks off with the music of the greatest jazz and big band composers of the 20th century. We celebrate the artistry of Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Glen Miller, Louis Armstrong and many more, in this concert of familiar favorites.
Saturday, Oct. 8 at 3:00 pm and again at 7:30 pm
At the Mann Center of North Carolina
DECEMBER 2022
Overture to Christmas
For our annual Christmas celebration, we will present many well-known holiday classics including music from Handel's Messiah and a Christmas Overture by Otto Nicolai.
Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3:00 pm and again at 7:30 pm
At the Mann Center of North Carolina
MARCH 2023
Ballet Masterworks
The magic of ballet will be on full display with enchanting tunes from the famous ballets Swan Lake, Spartacus, Faust and others. Expect a performance filled with well-known classic ballet music.
Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 pm | Sunday, March 12 at 3:00 pm
At the Harper Center, First Presbyterian Church
MAY 2023
Reflections
The season concludes with a performance of César Franck's Symphony in D minor, the most significant French symphony of its day, plus the audience favorite Armed Forces Salute.
Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 pm | Sunday, May 21 at 3:00 pm
At the Mann Center of North Carolina
Highlight from December 2021 Christmas concert
Highlight from October 2021 "Overture" concert
Highlight from May 2022 "Sounds of the Silver Screen" concert
Thanks to Gregory Lewis for our concert videos. You can watch more YouTube videos of LCCO performances.