Key Chorale’s 2026 Masterworks concert ignites the stage on February 7 with Felix Mendelssohn’s awe-inspiring oratorio, “Elijah” — a towering choral masterpiece that brings to life the most dramatic moments of the Old Testament. Few works in classical music offer the excitement of opera, the thrill of the symphony, the power of the chorus and glorious virtuosic solos. Under the baton of Maestro Joseph Caulkins, this epic performance will feature baritone Jamal Sarikoki in the title role, recounting a man’s unwavering devotion, persecution, and ascension in one of the greatest oratorios ever written. Joining him will be an extraordinary cast of soloists: tenor David Tayloe, mezzo-soprano Olivia Vote, soprano Jessica Beebe, and 15-year-old vocal soloist Cora Rohrs, performing alongside the Key Chorale Orchestra and a chorus of more than 100 musicians.

Saturday, February 7, 4pm, Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota. Tickets are $45. For tickets, go to keychorale.org or call the box office at 941-552-8768. Students 18 and under are free and college students are $10.