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A large choir performs inside a church, directed by a conductor in a bright blue jacket standing at the center. Behind the choir, a large pipe organ and a stained-glass window depicting a religious figure create a dramatic backdrop lit in purple and blue tones. In front of the choir, musicians play guitar, violin, cello, double bass, and percussion instruments.

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Future Present Past: Living This Moment in Time​

This evocative program explores the nature of time and our relationship to it, offering an eclectic, immersive journey with music by G. F. Handel, Ola Gjeilo, Jerome Kern, Bob Dylan, and many more. It is a moving call to honor the past, embrace the present, and imagine a hopeful, compassionate future. The evening also includes a moment of gratitude for Choral Artists of Sarasota and its retiring artistic director, Dr. Joseph Holt.

Friday, November 7, 7 p.m.
At First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St., Sarasota.

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Promotional flyer for “A Celtic Christmas” presented by First Presbyterian Church, Via Nova Chorale, and The Lubben Brothers. The design features a child walking through a lush green forest on the left, with smaller inset photos on the right showing a large choir performing, a group of Irish dancers, a bagpiper, and The Lubben Brothers playing instruments on stage. Text reads: “A Celtic Christmas. First Presbyterian Church • Via Nova Chorale • The Lubben Brothers. Friday, Dec 12 – 7:00 PM. Saturday, Dec 13 – 4:00 PM. Come and hear the sounds of the six Celtic nations, featuring a 70-voice choir, piper Kevin Wiegand, and acclaimed folk band The Lubben Brothers. Tickets and information at FirstPresSarasota.org & ViaNovaChorale.org & (941) 955-8119. Concerts held at First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street, Sarasota FL.”

A Celtic Christmas

Now in its 10th year, this beloved event, presented jointly with First Presbyterian Church Choir & The Lubben Brothers Band, celebrates the season with the sounds of the Celtic nations. The concert features a 70-voice choir, piper Kevin Wiegand, and the acclaimed folk band, The Lubben Brothers.

Friday, December 12, 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 4 p.m.
At First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St., Sarasota.

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Elevate! The Music of Joy

A celebration of joy as a force for change, with music by F. J. Haydn, Morten Lauridsen, John Legend, and more. When events in the world seem disheartening, this uplifting concert takes an inspiring stand—joy is the way forward!

Friday, March 6, 7 p.m.
At First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St., Sarasota.

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Jazz Mass for a New Humanity

Back by popular demand, “Jazz Mass for a New Humanity,” a groundbreaking work by Via Nova’s artistic director, Steven Phillips, sets the traditional texts of the mass in conversation with sacred writings from many traditions, along with poetry by Maya Angelou, Wendell Berry, and others. Performed with a first-rate jazz ensemble and acclaimed vocalist Maicy Powell, this stirring program entertains, uplifts, and inspires.

Friday, May 1, 7 p.m.
At First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak St., Sarasota.

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