Arts at the Abbey - free concert at Belmont Abbey's Basilica: Guitarist Sal Contrino

Belmont Abbey College presents concerts at the beautiful Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont. Each of these concerts is free for all, but donations are accepted. The college is off exit 26 from I-85, and very close to Charlotte in nearby Gaston County.

All concerts are at 8 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

The concerts will be held live in the Basilica. Masks are required. If you have any questions, please call 704-461-6012 or email abbeyarts@bac.edu.

Or, you can watch the live stream at belmontabbeycollege.edu/artslive/

It’s free to watch either way.

Arts at the Abbey schedule.

2022/2023 season

October 24th, 2022, at 8 p.m.
Friends & Colleagues!
Basilica of Mary, Help of Christians 419 Monastery Lane, Belmont, NC
Sung Lee, baroque oboe, and Janelle Davis, violin, join Carolina Pro Musica in celebration of music by Bach & Telemann—arias to quartets. The 300th anniversary of Bach’s Well-tempered Clavier. Baroque at its finest.

November 7th, 2022, at 8 p.m.
Carolina Brass
Basilica of Mary, Help of Christians 419 Monastery Lane, Belmont, NC
With their combination of virtuosity and good humor, Carolina Brass is a favorite among audiences of all ages. Drawing from their vast repertoire of Classical and Contemporary works, Medieval and Renaissance music, and popular forms encompassing Broadway, Jazz, Dixieland, and Big Band, the group creates exciting, entertaining and educational programs. Concerts are fun and embrace the audience.

February 6th, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Faculty Recital – Guitarist Sal Contrino
Basilica of Mary, Help of Christians 419 Monastery Lane, Belmont, NC
Highlighting Abbey music faculty- Salvatore Contrino, guitar, as the college begins to offer a music minor. Sal Contrino graduated summa cum laude from the University of Louisville in performance and string pedagogy. His undergraduate work was taken at Queens University in Charlotte. He also is a board-certified music therapist.