Inside the Venice Chorale: Brent Douglas on Vision, Voice, and the Upcoming Season

What does it take to breathe new life into a community chorale? Brent Douglas, Music Director of the Venice Chorale, is transforming this beloved Florida ensemble into a hub of innovation, education, and immersive performance. In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, Brent shares how he curates multi-sensory concerts, fosters local talent, and brings global inspiration to the Gulf Coast. From black light opera to Venice’s upcoming centennial celebration, discover how the Venice Chorale is becoming one of the most dynamic arts organizations on Florida’s Cultural Coast.

Visit Venice Choral's Website: https://thevenicechorale.org/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Brent Douglas, Music Director, Venice Chorale

(03:20) Going from education to professional performance

(04:30) Blacklight Opera version of Magic Flute coming to Venice

(07:18) Growing up a musician

(11:40) Planning the Venice Choral season

(15:00) “The Big Sing” - Celebrating 100 years of Venice, Florida

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