On October 13-15, Key Chorale Chamber Singers and Church of the Redeemer present its unique take on Oktoberfest, with a 3-day festival celebrating the music and genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. Enjoy four amazing concerts featuring the stunning virtuosity of soprano Mary Wilson, trumpeter Aaron Romm, vocalists, and chamber orchestra. Concluding with a Biergarten Experience of German food, beers from Calusa Brewing, and music from Bill Milner’s Oompah Band.

Bach and Beer – a perfect combination!

Festival Schedule

Friday, October 13, 7:30 PM

Opening Concert
A quartet of soloists, trumpet, flute, oboe, and violin provides a festive sparkle to one of Bach’s most popular orchestral works, his Brandenburg Concerto No. 2. Chamber Singers and soloists perform Bach’s festive Cantata No. 21 and the virtuosic double choir motet Singet dem Herrn.

Saturday, October 14, 11:30 AM

Organ Recital & Bach’s Lunch
Forget all your preconceptions about organ music and bask in the kaleidoscope that is the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Followed by a delightful Bach’s lunch.

Saturday, October 14, 7:30 PM

Period Instruments Chamber Music Concert
A rare opportunity in Sarasota – baroque music on instruments made during the time of J.S. Bach. Gut strings, musical delicacy and nuance, and buttery tonalities will all be a part of this special chamber music concert.

Sunday, October 15, 4:00 PM

Closing Concert
Voices, trumpets, and timpani ring out with joy as we celebrate the 300th anniversary of Bach’s mighty Magnificat and present the jubilant Cantata No. 51 for solo trumpet and soprano Mary Wilson.

Sunday, October 15, 5:30 PM

Biergarten Experience
A Biergarten Experience of German food, beers from Calusa Brewing, and music from Bill Milner’s Oompah Band.

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The performances will take place:

Friday, October 13^th – Sunday, October 15^th at Church of the Redeemer

Tickets are $15-$45. For tickets, go to keychorale.org or call the box office at 941-552-8768.