Lunchtime Concert Series Returns to St. Luke's

Free midday performances every Tuesday in April feature organ, viola, and cello music.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:05am

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St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Salisbury, North Carolina is bringing back its popular Lunchtime Concert Series, offering free 45-minute performances every Tuesday in April at 12:10 pm. The series will feature organist and music director Stephen Williams, as well as violist Kate Middel and cellist Liz Burns, showcasing a variety of classical and contemporary works.

Why it matters

The Lunchtime Concert Series provides the Salisbury community with free access to high-quality live music during the workday, supporting the local arts scene and offering a midday respite. St. Luke's has hosted this series for years, drawing crowds and highlighting the church's role as a cultural hub.

The details

The concert series kicks off on April 7 with organist Stephen Williams performing 'Easter Acclamations!' - a program of boisterous organ works. On April 14, Williams will spotlight the music of German composer Sigfrid Karg-Elert, and on April 21 he will lead a program focused on the passacaglia form. The final concert on April 28 will feature violist Kate Middel and cellist Liz Burns performing works by composers including Beethoven, Rebecca Clarke, Mozart, and Florence Price.

  • The Lunchtime Concert Series runs every Tuesday in April 2026.
  • The concerts begin at 12:10 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.

The players

Stephen Williams

Organist and Director of Music Ministry at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, who will be performing in the first three concerts of the series.

Kate Middel

Violist who will be performing in the final concert of the series, known for her work with the Salisbury Symphony.

Liz Burns

Cellist who will be performing in the final concert of the series, known for her work with the Salisbury Symphony.

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What they’re saying

“Come, enjoy the music, stay as long as you want, leave when you must.”

— Stephen Williams, Organist and Director of Music Ministry

What’s next

The Lunchtime Concert Series at St. Luke's Episcopal Church will continue every Tuesday in April 2026, with the final performance scheduled for April 28.

The takeaway

St. Luke's Episcopal Church's Lunchtime Concert Series provides the Salisbury community with free access to high-quality live music during the workday, supporting the local arts scene and offering a midday respite. The series has become a beloved tradition, drawing crowds and highlighting the church's role as a cultural hub.