2025-26 Season
Artis—Naples strives to make the arts accessible to everyone. As our community’s cultural resource, Artis—Naples proudly offers teachers, students and parents discounted prices to a variety of events. We invite you to join our audience. Simply complete the online request form to receive your promo code.
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© Anders Brogaard
Montero Plays Rachmaninoff
October 30 and November 1, 2025
Thursday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Gabriela Montero, piano
Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus
Barbara Sletto, director
Copland — Fanfare for the Common Man
Jessie Montgomery — Starburst for Symphony Orchestra
Bernstein — Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Tan Dun — Jubilation from Heaven Earth Mankind (Symphony 1997)
Rachmaninoff — Piano Concerto No. 2
Pianist and improvisational virtuosa Gabriela Montero returns to join the Naples Philharmonic and Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley for Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2 — an exhilarating dialogue between soloist and orchestra that opens a dynamic Masterworks series filled with rhythm, color and unforgettable soundscapes.
Exhibition Lecture
Tamara de Lempicka
Wednesday, November 5, 2pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Alison de Lima Greene, Isabel Brown Wilson Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Join Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Curator Alison de Lima Greene for an introduction to the remarkable arc of Tamara de Lempicka’s career as she rose to the pinnacle of café society in 1920s and 1930s Paris — and her American odyssey after she fled Europe in 1939.
Image: Tamara de Lempicka (b. Poland, d. Mexico, 1894-1980). Woman with Dove (detail), 1931. Oil on panel, 14 5/8 × 11 in. Collection of Patty and Jay Baker. © 2025 Tamara de Lempicka Estate, LLC / ADAGP, Paris / ARS, NY. Photo: RoseBudz Productions.
Artist-Led Nature Hike
Entangled in the Mangroves
Saturday, November 15, 9am
Meeting point at the Portal Gates in front of The Baker Museum
Lisette Morales, artist
Rev. Houston R. Cypress (Otter Clan), poet, artist, environmental activist and ordained minister
Step into the heart of the Everglades and experience nature through art, poetry and connection! Entangled in the Mangroves invites you to an unforgettable journey with renowned artists Rev. Houston R. Cypress (Otter Clan) and Lisette Morales as they guide you through the breathtaking landscapes of Fakahatchee Strand Preserve — Florida’s largest state park.
Image: Deryn Cowdy (British, b. 1962), Wood Storks (detail), 2023. Oil on silver leaf paper, 108 x 164 in. Courtesy of the artist.
© Marco Borggreve
Korngold's Hollywood Concerto
November 20 and 21, 2025
Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Mario Venzago, conductor
Paul Huang, violin
Smyth — Overture to The Wreckers
Korngold — Violin Concerto
Schumann — Symphony No. 2
Violinist Paul Huang joins the Naples Philharmonic and guest conductor Mario Venzago for Korngold’s lush and virtuosic Violin Concerto — a work of soaring lyricism and romantic flair. The program also features music by Ethel Smyth and Robert Schumann, replete with drama and depth.
Film Screening
The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival
Multiple dates
Wednesday, December 10, 10am
Tuesday, January 20, 10am
Daniels Pavilion
Join us for a special screening of The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka and the Art of Survival (2024, 96 mins), in conjunction with the exhibition Tamara de Lempicka. The film will be introduced by Courtney McNeil, The Baker Museum’s director and chief curator.
Image: Film poster detail for The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival.
© Shervin Lainez
Beethoven & Cinderella
December 11 and 13, 2025
Thursday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor
Jeremy Denk, piano
Jimmy López — Perú Negro
Beethoven — Piano Concerto No. 1
Prokofiev — Suite from Cinderella
Viscerally exciting and a master of nuances, Jeremy Denk has become one of America’s foremost pianists, bringing flair and intelligence to every performance. He joins the Naples Philharmonic and conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a bold and brilliant early masterpiece.
Holiday Pops
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
December 18–21, 2025
Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm
Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm
Sunday at 2pm
Hayes Hall
Naples Philharmonic
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus
Michael Longoria, vocalist
The Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus and Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus make it easy to find your holiday spirit with their annual program of cherished classics and modern favorites. This combined ensemble and symphonic celebration is sure to enchant audiences and stuff their stockings with the yuletide spirit.
New World Symphony
January 8 and 9, 2026
Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Karen Slack, soprano
Jennifer Higdon — blue cathedral
Jasmine Barnes, Damien Geter, Jessie Montgomery, Shawn Okpebholo, Dave Ragland, Carlos Simon and Joel Thompson — African Queens for Soprano and Orchestra
Dvořák — Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Celebrated soprano Karen Slack joins the Naples Philharmonic and Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley for the world premiere African Queens for Soprano and Orchestra, a powerful work by seven American composers. With her powerful voice and commanding stage presence, Slack honors the strength and spirit of seven historic African queens.
Chladni Sound Bath Meditation
Frequencies You Can Hear, Feel and See with certified sound therapy practitioner Erica Nagel
Multiple dates
Wednesday, January 14, 9am
Wednesday, February 11, 9am
Tuesday, March 10, 9am
Friday, April 10, 9am
Ubben Signature Event Space
Erica Nagel, owner of Sound Healings
This 90-minute sound bath meditation with Erica Nagel explores the hidden geometry of sound through visual patterns formed by vibration. No experience with meditation is needed — just a receptive presence and a mat.
© John Davis
Alexander Conducts Beethoven
January 23 and 24, 2026
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Braimah Kanneh-Mason, violin
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Raven Chacon — World Premiere Commissioned Work
Beethoven — Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano
Beethoven — Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley leads the Naples Philharmonic in two striking Beethoven works from 1804: the lyrical Triple Concerto, featuring three Kanneh-Mason siblings, and his bold Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.”
Panel Discussion
Florida Contemporary 2025-26
Thursday, January 29, 4pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Join the artists featured in Florida Contemporary 2025-26 for a lively panel discussion celebrating the state’s vibrant art scene. The 13th edition of the annual exhibition highlights diverse approaches to personal, local and global themes.
Around Town January
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
January 29–31, 2026
Thursday at Bonita Springs, 7:30pm
Friday at Marco Island, 4pm
Saturday at Mooring Presbyterian, 7:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
Naples Philharmonic Chorus Jeremy T. Warner, director
Reinaldo Moya — Polo Romanesco
Brahms — Nänie
Handel — Zadok the Priest
Beethoven — Symphony No. 2
The Naples Philharmonic brings some of the greatest music ever written Around Town! Experience a selection of gorgeous classical favorites as the orchestra performs on stages around the community.
Exhibition Lecture
Studio Glass with Ferdinand Hampson
Friday, February 6, 2pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Ferdinand Hampson, studio glass historian and founder of Habatat Galleries
In celebration of the exhibition The Passion of Collecting: Stories in Glass and Ceramics from the Sibrack Collection, this talk explores the history of studio glass, highlighting major global glass centers, and offers personal stories and insights into selected works from the Sibrack Collection.
Image: Dan Dailey. Madeleine (The Individual series) (detail), 2010. Blown glass, acid etched. 21 1/2 x 13 x 14 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Gift of Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack.
Panel Discussion
Meet the Community Advisory Committee
Friday, February 20, 6pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Tara Backhouse
Tayina Deravile
William “Popeye” Osceola
Annabelle Tometich
In celebration of The Baker Museum’s 25th anniversary, the exhibition There & Here: New Perspectives of the Permanent Collection highlights both well-loved and lesser-known artworks, presenting them through new narratives that focus on how individuals continue to connect with their ancestry and lands despite being geographically displaced.
Dvořák & Copland
February 27 and 28, 2026
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Stella Chen, violin
Ives — Decoration Day
Dvořák — Violin Concerto
Copland — Symphony No. 3
French conductor Ludovic Morlot returns to lead the Naples Philharmonic in a program bookended by two iconic American works: Ives’ poignant Decoration Day and Copland’s heroic Symphony No. 3. Violinist Stella Chen joins for Dvořák’s expressive Violin Concerto.
© Rika Choy
Alexander Conducts Mahler
March 19 and 20, 2026
Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Miah Persson, soprano
Dame Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Jeremy T. Warner, director
Mahler — Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
It’s an evening of beauty and emotional power as Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley leads the Naples Philharmonic and Naples Philharmonic Chorus through Mahler’s Second Symphony — an epic work of orchestral and choral grandeur, widely regarded as one of the greatest symphonies ever written.
© Sofiah Yates
Artist Talk
sonia louise davis to reverberate tenderly
Tuesday, March 24, 2pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
sonia louise davis, artist
Exhibiting artist sonia louise davis discusses her artistic practice and her multisensory exhibition, sonia louise davis: to reverberate tenderly, which serves as a living environment for creative activity that reflects the artist’s deep engagement with improvisation.
Around Town March
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
March 26–28, 2026
Thursday at Bonita Springs, 7:30pm
Friday at Marco Island, 4pm
Saturday at Mooring Presbyterian, 7:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
Egor Antonenko, cello
Mendelssohn — The Fair Melusine Overture
Saint-Säens — Cello Concerto No. 1
Mendelssohn — Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”
The Naples Philharmonic brings some of the greatest music ever written Around Town! Experience a selection of gorgeous classical favorites as the orchestra performs on stages around the community.
© Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
Joshua Bell: The Elements
April 2, 3 and 4, 2026
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Joshua Bell, violin
Wynton Marsalis — Herald, Holler and Hallelujah
Kevin Puts, Edgar Meyer, Jennifer Higdon, Jake Heggie and Jessie Montgomery — The Elements for Violin and Orchestra
Stravinsky — The Rite of Spring
Virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell joins Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley and the Naples Philharmonic for The Elements, a vivid musical depiction of earth, fire, air, water and space by five leading American composers. The program also features Wynton Marsalis’ Herald, Holler and Hallelujah and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring — a landmark of artistic revolution.
© Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
Ax & Alexander
April 23 and 25, 2026
Thursday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Emanuel Ax, piano
Barber — Adagio for Strings
Mozart — Piano Concerto No. 22
Strauss — Also sprach Zarathustra
Even casual listeners will recognize the powerful works in this program featuring piano icon Emanuel Ax and Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley. From Amadeus and Platoon to 2001: A Space Odyssey, the music of Barber, Mozart and Strauss takes center stage.
© Sean Deckert
Exhibition Lecture
Discovering Ansel Adams
Friday, April 24, 6pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Rebecca Senf, Ph.D., chief curator, University of Arizona’s Center of Creative Photography
Join Rebecca Senf, Ph.D., chief curator of the Center for Creative Photography, for a behind-the-scenes look at Discovering Ansel Adams. Learn how Adams’ iconic works were selected, interpreted and presented to illuminate his artistic legacy and lasting impact on photography.
Piazzolla Four Seasons
May 8 and 9, 2026
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Ruth Reinhardt, conductor
Karen Gomyo, violin
Jonathan Cziner — Rear-view
Piazzolla — Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Brahms — Symphony No. 4
Guest conductor Ruth Reinhardt leads the Naples Philharmonic in a program reflecting past, present and future. Violinist Karen Gomyo joins for Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, alongside Cziner’s nostalgic Rear-view and Brahms’ powerful Symphony No. 4 — a fittingly profound conclusion to the season’s Masterworks series.
Patriotic Pops
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
May 21 and 22, 2026
Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm
Hayes Hall
Naples Philharmonic
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus
Celebrate the music of our nation as the Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus and Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus salute our patriotic patrons, troops and veterans in this annual star-spangled spectacle. Featuring stirring choral crescendos and soaring orchestral arrangements from some of the most treasured works by prolific American composers, these special performances honor our nation’s musical heritage and all those who have sacrificed so much to ensure freedom endures.
Side-by-Side
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
May 24, 2026
Sunday at 7pm
Naples Philharmonic
Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
Featuring the NPYO Concerto Competition Winners
The Naples Philharmonic and Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra join forces in one of the most inspiring performances of the season featuring the grand prize winner of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra concerto competition and culminates in a side-by-side performance of classical favorites!
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