The New York Choral Society is set to celebrate its 65 years with a performance of “The Unicorn.”

The performance, scheduled for May 3o, 2024 at the NYU Skirball Center, will feature an intertwining of choral music, dance, narrative, and an exploration of gender roles and LGBTQIA+ themes.

The program includes Bernstein’s “The Lark” and Menotti’s “The Unicorn, The Gordon, and The Matincore.” Sam Turlington narrates the role of Joan of Arc while countertenor Chuanyuan Liu offers the vocal solo.

“The music, reminiscent of medieval madrigals, is both enchanting and intriguing,” said Music Director David Hayes in an official press statement. “Bernstein and Menotti each infuse their own contemporary flair into the madrigal format– Bernstein skillfully melds period musical conventions with his distinctive style, resulting in a delightful fusion of tradition and innovation, while Menotti maintains the medieval essence of the music while infusing it with his characteristic 20th-century harmonic style. Additionally, his libretto injects a humorous critique of society’s obsession with fashions and trends.”

The New York Choral Society will be collaborating with the Black female-led dance company EMERGE125 and soloists from the Experiential Orchestra.