Witness the US Premiere of The Legend of Bijan and Manijeh by Iranian composer Farhad Poupel, for piano, choir, and orchestra, with concert pianist Jeffrey Biegel. This evocative work is based on an ancient Persian love story taken from the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings), an epic poem by Persian poet Ferdowsi written between 977 and 1010 CE. Other love stories, mythical and historical, are brought to life through music of the great composers.

Repertoire:

The Legend of Bijan and Manijeh - Farhad Poupel

The Captive Queen - Jean Sibelius

Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 - Gustav Mahler

Tickets: $35-$45, College Students $10 at the door, Students under 18 Free

Celebrate the power of choral music through an inspired performance by more than 200 singers of all ages, from high school students to seniors. This intergenerational choral festival has inspired countless high school students by encouraging music-making at the highest level. Hear some of the very best repertoire of the season from the Booker, Riverview, and Sarasota High School choirs performing separately and alongside Key Chorale.

All Tickets $10

Student Scholar Soirée showcasing Key Chorale’s Student Scholars in recital. Come support and cheer our musicians of tomorrow as they present classical and musical theater selections demonstrating the culmination of their studies with voice teachers and masterclasses with guest artists. Enjoy great music with cocktails and light bites.

Tickets: $25, Students $10

Eric Whitacre and Morten Lauridsen are two of the most popular and performed choral composers of our time. Join the Key Chorale Chamber Singers and Modern Marimba as they present some of their most hauntingly beautiful works full of memorable, spine-tingling harmonies. Hear the Florida premiere of Whitacre’s All Seems Beautiful to Me and Lauridsen’s masterpiece inspired by light, Lux Aeterna.

Featuring Principal Keyboardist Glenn Priest and the musicians of Modern Marimba

Repertoire:

Lux Aeterna - Morten Lauridsen

Lux Aurumque, Seal Lullaby, Home, Sing Gently - Eric Whitacre

Tickets: $35-$45, College Students $10 at the door, Students under 18 Free