2023 - 2024 season
upcoming events
Matthew Abernathy, Artistic Director
MC Voices
The Lost Birds, by Christopher Tin, is a musical memorial to bird species driven to extinction by humankind. Sweeping and elegiac, it's a haunting tribute to those soaring flocks that once filled our skies, but whose songs have since been silenced. It's a celebration of their feathered beauty: their symbolism as messengers of hope, peace, and renewal. But it's also a warning about our own tenuous existence on the planet: that the fate that befell these once soaring flocks foreshadows our own extinction.
CONCERTS WITH THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA
Holst: The Planets
September 30th & October 1st, 2023
The Planets align with NASA images on the big screen for Holst’s supersonic trip through the galaxy. It’s been an inspiration since it premiered in 1918 – including to composer John Williams for the Imperial March for Star Wars. Also on the program is the Percussion Collective, a stunning collection of young artists who are reinventing the concert experience. They join forces with TFO for Christopher Theofanidis’ Drum Circles. Michael Francis conducts.
Handel: Messiah
December 8th & 9th, 2023
With its divine “Hallelujah” chorus, Messiah is the ultimate celebration of holiday joy. A tradition for nearly 300 years. Michael Francis conducts, featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay.
FAURé: REQUIEM
April 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2024
“I gave everything to it I was able to give,” Saint-Saëns said of his Third Symphony. TFO Resident Conductor Chelsea Gallo takes us to France for a program featuring Saint-Saëns’ lush masterpiece, which builds until the splendor of the organ, which is let loose in the breathtaking conclusion. A tribute to Fauré’s father, his Requiem creates a place of peace and serenity with rich, soulful melodies, featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. The vibrant energy of Lili Boulanger’s Of a Spring Morning begins the concert.
Mahler: Symphony No. 2
May 25th & 26th, 2024
One of Mahler’s most popular works, the symphony follows a narrative from death to life, beginning with a funeral march and building to a jaw-dropping, triumphant conclusion of redemption. Features The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and four soloists.
Self-Produced
Programs
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay debuts its chamber ensemble, MC Voices, in a festive collaboration with St. Pete Baroque. Cherish the rare opportunity to experience Baroque music performed with period instruments in an intimate setting.
December 1st & 2nd, 2023
MC Voices with St. Pete Baroque
Candlelight Baroque
In memory of Dr. Peter Dunne and Dr. Joe Gonzalez
Annelies
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay with The Florida Holocaust Museum
In collaboration with The Florida Holocaust Museum, The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay invites you to explore excerpts of Anne Frank's diary in a performance of James Whitbourn's Annelies. The program also features the world premiere of a commissioned work by Nico Gutierrez.
March 1st & 2nd, 2024
The Lost Birds
MC Voices
The Lost Birds, by Christopher Tin, is a musical memorial to bird species driven to extinction by humankind. Sweeping and elegiac, it's a haunting tribute to those soaring flocks that once filled our skies, but whose songs have since been silenced. It's a celebration of their feathered beauty: their symbolism as messengers of hope, peace, and renewal. But it's also a warning about our own tenuous existence on the planet: that the fate that befell these once soaring flocks foreshadows our own extinction.
April 12th, 2024
Other Events
Summer Sing
Grace Lutheran Church; Tampa, FL
August 5th, 2023
Big Sing St. Pete
Vinoy Park; St. Petersburg, FL
October 14, 2023
Oktoberfest
October 15th, 2023
Curtis Hixon Park; Tampa, FL
A Very Broadway Christmas
The Mahaffey Theater; St. Petersburg, FL
December 15, 2023
past events
SUMMER SING
August 5, 2023
Come sing great choral music with people who love it as much as you do! Reconnect with Tampa Bay singers and see what The Master Chorale is all about.
Summer Sing is a special once-a-season opportunity to explore fun repertoire and join in a morning of singing with The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay!
MCTB @ the bucs
September 17, 2023
The Master Chorale presents their annual performance of the National Anthem at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears
Messiah: Pop UP Rehearsal
Saturday, October 28th at 10:00 AM
Have you been waiting all year to sing Messiah?
The pop-up rehearsal is an opportunity for you to join The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay for the morning and sing excerpts from Handel’s Messiah. As we prepare for our December performances with The Florida Orchestra, we want to share the joy of singing this timeless favorite with our friends.
Scores will be provided for the day, but you are welcome to bring your own. The Master Chorale will be using the Bärenreiter edition.
October 28th: USF School of Music
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and YOU!
