Key Chorale Chamber Singers and Church of the Redeemer present a 2-day festival celebrating music of the Baroque – and Beer! Three amazing concerts featuring a star-studded cast of performers, chamber orchestra, and an opening night Biergarten Experience with German food, beers from Calusa Brewing, and dancing to Bill Milner’s Oompah Band.

2-Day Festival Schedule 

Friday, February 7, 5:30 PM | Biergarten Experience

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

Friday, February 7, 7:00 PM | Opening Night Concert – Titans of Baroque

Experience two Titans of the Baroque era. Vivaldi composed more than 500 concertos, none more famous than The Four Seasons. We will feature Sarasota Orchestra concertmaster Daniel Jordan in Autumn, Grammy-nominated soprano Yulia Van Doren will display her dazzling coloratura in one of his most virtuosic compositions and will combine soloist Thea Lobo for his popular Gloria. Handel’s festive sounds of trumpets and timpani permeate the occasion with works written for the coronation of King George II and the rarely heard Te Deum commemorating the British victory and the King’s safe return from the Battle of Dettingen.

Saturday, February 8, 11:30 AM | Organ Recital & “Bach’s” Lunch

Last year you heard Sam Nelson’s red-blooded Bach. This year, we bring you Psychedelic Bach. Sam Nelson will present an all-Bach organ program with colorful visualizations not to be missed. Tickets buyers can also enjoy a gourmet “Bach’s” lunch. 

Featuring: Passacaglia and Fugue in C-Minor, Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Gigue Fugue in G Major  

Saturday, February 8, 7:30 PM | Period instruments Chamber Music Concert – French Baroque

Join us for a program of ravishing and exciting French Baroque chamber music we’re calling La Fièvre du Samedi Soir (Saturday Night Fever). You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll want to stand up and dance! Featuring works by Jean-Philippe Rameau, François Couperin, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, and Jean-Baptiste Lully.

Saturday Night Ticket Buyers & Pass Holders: Join us from 6:30-7:15 PM for a Pre-Concert Reception.

Festival Details: February 7 & 8, 2025
All concerts & Biergarten take place at Church of the Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Tickets can be purchased online at https://keychorale.org/concerts/baroquefest/ or by calling 941-552-8768.

Prices range from $15-$45. Save 15% on the 2-day pass.