"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!

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.