LNO returns to First Pres for Nov. 8 concert

LNO returns to First Pres for Nov. 8 concert

Published 2:52 pm Friday, October 30, 2026

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The Lake Norman Orchestra is returning to perform a free-admission concert at First Presbyterian Church in Salisbury on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.

“Classical Rhapsody” will feature Salisbury’s own Teresa de Freitas performing George Gershwin’s masterpiece “Rhapsody in Blue” with the orchestra. The orchestra is conducted by Samuel A. Kyzer, former band director at Knox Middle School.

The 50-member all-volunteer orchestra, which rehearses each week at Eastside Baptist Church in Mooresville, performed their first concert of the season, a Halloween-themed program, on Oct. 25 at Laurel Gray Winery in Hamptonville. The orchestra’s final program of 2026 will be at Davidson United Methodist Church on Friday, Dec. 4.

The program at First Presbyterian Church will begin with “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The next selection is “Into the Storm” by Robert W. Smith and will be conducted by Statesville High School band and orchestra director, Allyson Rhoades.

Other selections include “Prelude to Carmen,” “Themes from 007,” “Farandole,” “Theme from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “Highlights from ‘Wic...