Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.

On Oct. 29, Central Lutheran Church will host the James K. Carlson Memorial Concert. Jim and Mary Ellen Carlson were long-time residents of Winona who contributed greatly to the musical community. Jim passed away in March 2020 at the age of 95. As part of his estate, Carlson wished to gift a memorial concert to the Winona community honoring the couple’s musical legacy.

The program will feature three works: Requiem by Gabriel Fauré, The Trumpet Shall Sound (from Messiah) by George Frideric Handel, and the world premiere of Life Love Music by A. Eric Heukeshoven commissioned for the event. Soloists, chorus, and orchestra will be conducted by Dr. Harry A. Mechell, Professor Emeritus from Winona State University. The concert will also be live-streamed via Central Lutheran’s Facebook page. Learn more.