2024-25 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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Pictures with Alexander
November 1 and 2, 2024
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar
Gabriela Ortiz — Kauyumari
Arturo Márquez — Concierto Mistico y Profano*
Mussorgsky, arr. Ravel — Pictures at an Exhibition
*Artis—Naples co-commission
This will be a night to remember as Alexander Shelley conducts the Naples Philharmonic for the first time as artistic and music director. Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, called the global ambassador of Spanish guitar by Billboard, joins the evening as a special guest.
Lecture
Kevin Lotery, Ph.D.
Alex Katz: Stage and Screen
November 8, 2024
Friday at 10am
Ubben Signature Event Space
Since the start of his career, Alex Katz has drawn from dance, performance and theater. His collaborations with choreographers and playwrights like Laura Dean, Kenneth Koch and Paul Taylor are pivotal to cross-disciplinary thought in post-World War II American art. This lecture explores Katz’s theatrical proscenia — screens, stages and surfaces — examining their impact on his painting. Focused on Katz’s collaboration with Taylor, the lecture considers movements within today’s image-saturated culture.
© Marco Borggreve
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3
November 14 and 16, 2024
Thursday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Joana Carneiro, conductor
Yeol Eum Son, piano
Adams — Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Rachmaninoff — Piano Concerto No. 3
Stravinsky — Petrushka
Presenting one of the most technically challenging piano concerti in the classical repertoire, the Naples Philharmonic performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring acclaimed South Korean pianist Yeol Eum Son in her Naples Philharmonic debut, under the baton of conductor Joana Carneiro.
An Evening of Overtures
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
November 26, 2024
Tuesday at 7:30pm
Hayes Hall
Naples Philharmonic
Be enthralled by the world’s finest orchestral music as the Naples Philharmonic presents a program filled with some of the most beloved overtures and opening pieces from classical music, Broadway, opera and beyond.
Artist Talk
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer
In Tangible Noise
December 7, 2024
Saturday at 10am
Rowe Center
For over three decades, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer has integrated art, science, architecture and technology into his trailblazing artistic practice. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Obra Sonora features monumental works like Atmosphonia, a sound and light environment with 3,000 audio channels; Volute 2, an oversized aluminum speech bubble sculpture; and Sphere Packing: Bach, a 10-foot sphere with 1,128 loudspeakers playing different Bach compositions. This is the first museum exhibition exploring Lozano-Hemmer’s use of sound as a medium. Join Lozano-Hemmer in conversation with art critic Michael Nardone.
Panel Discussion
On Sound and Art:
In Tangible Noise
December 7, 2024
Saturday at 1:30pm
Rowe Center
For over three decades, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer has integrated art, science, architecture and technology into his trailblazing artistic practice. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Obra Sonora features monumental works like Atmosphonia, a sound and light environment with 3,000 audio channels; Volute 2, an oversized aluminum speech bubble sculpture; and Sphere Packing: Bach, a 10-foot sphere with 1,128 loudspeakers playing different Bach compositions. This panel discussion will delve into the innovative ways Lozano-Hemmer explores sound as both a medium and subject in contemporary art.
Handel’s Messiah
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
December 7, 2024
Saturday at 7:30pm
Hayes Hall
Naples Philharmonic
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Handel’s Messiah returns to ring in the holiday season! Experience the sweeping collaboration of the Naples Philharmonic and Naples Philharmonic Chorus as they perform this Baroque-era favorite.
Artist Talk
Becky Suss
The Dutch House
Decebmer 13, 2024
Friday at 10am
Ubben Signature Event Space
Exhibiting artist Becky Suss presents an artist talk on her solo exhibition, Becky Suss: The Dutch House, at The Baker Museum. Suss will discuss her artistic career, focusing on her detailed paintings that explore psychological space and the influence of literature on her work. She also addresses her use of children’s literature to elevate domestic spaces, challenging the marginalization of child-rearing and responding to generations of women who suppressed their aspirations to assume traditional homemaking roles.
© Benjamin Ealovega
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
December 13 and 14, 2024
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
James Ehnes, violin
Tama Matheson, actor
Meilina Tsui — Commissioned Work†
Mendelssohn — Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn — A Midsummer Night’s Dream
† World Premiere
Few would argue that you can pack more musical excitement into a single program: the world premiere of a commissioned work by rising composer Meilina Tsui, the return of violin virtuoso and Artistic Partner James Ehnes for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and a stirring performance of Mendelssohn’s evocative and magical music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream interspersed with scenes from Shakespeare’s play performed by Tama Matheson.
Holiday Pops
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
December 19–22, 2024
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
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.
© Igor Studio
Carmen and La mer
January 9 and 11, 2025
Thursday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Javier Perianes, piano
Ravel — Mother Goose Suite
Jimmy López Bellido — Ephemerae, Piano Concerto
Bizet — Carmen Suite No. 1
Debussy — La mer
This year’s Storytelling theme again comes into focus with this musical program about fairy tales, a soldier’s seduction, memories of the sea and whether music has a scent. Join Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley, the Naples Philharmonic and the expert precision of special guest pianist Javier Perianes as they retell the stories we love.
Lecture
Michael Novak
Alex Katz and Paul Taylor Dance
January 17, 2025
Friday at 1pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Alex Katz: Theater and Dance is the first comprehensive exhibition to explore Katz’s inventive collaborations with choreographers, dancers and avant-garde theater ensembles over six decades. Highlighting 15 productions with Paul Taylor, the exhibition examines the creative partnership that shapes significant postmodern dance and art. Join Paul Taylor Dance Company Artistic Director Michael Novak in a conversation about the collaborative spirit that defined Katz’s enduring partnership with the company, leading to groundbreaking artistic achievements.
Lecture
Storytelling Through Sound A Conversation with Alexander Shelley and Rafael Lozano-Hemmer
January 29, 2025
Wednesday at 6pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, artist
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
Sound can set the scene, evoke emotions, develop characters and drive stories forward. In Storytelling Through Sound, Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley and Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer engage in a conversation about Lozano-Hemmer’s latest exhibition, which blends art, science, architecture and technology to explore narratives.more.
© Simon Pauly
Tchaikovsky’s Fate
January 30 and 31, 2025
Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Joshua Hopkins, baritone
L. Boulanger — D’un soir triste
Jake Heggie — Songs for Murdered Sisters
Tchaikovsky — Symphony No. 4
Whether it be the dark foreboding in Lili Boulanger’s D’un soir triste, the tragic real-life inspirations for Jake Heggie’s Songs for Murdered Sisters or the meaning of the “fate” motive that permeates through Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, this program will keep patrons thinking long after the musicians take their final bow.
Around Town February
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
February 6 and 7, 2025
Thursday at Bonita Springs, 7:30pm
Friday at Marco Island, 4pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alvin Ho, conductor
Forrest Johnston, trumpet
Mayer — Overture No. 2 in D Major
Hummel — Trumpet Concert in E Major
Beethoven — Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
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.
Lecture
Rosa Lowinger
Process to Artwork: Exploring the Role of Maquettes in Sculpture and Monuments
February 12, 2025
Wednesday at 10am
Ubben Signature Event Space
Maquettes, or three-dimensional sketches, are often used by artists and architects to develop or present ideas for monuments, sculptures or buildings. While initially intended as studies, many maquettes diverge from the final product and gain unique artistic significance, showcasing the process and evolution of ideas. This lecture, led by art conservator Rosa Lowinger, explores the differences between artists’ and architects’ maquettes, focusing on their dual roles as both works of art and documents, particularly in the 20th century.
Sublime Sibelius
February 21 and 22, 2025
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Kevin John Edusei, conductor
Yamen Saadi, violin
Sibelius — Violin Concerto
Shostakovich — Symphony No. 10
Under the baton of guest conductor Kevin John Edusei, the orchestra performs Sibelius’ superbly atmospheric Violin Concerto, featuring violinist virtuoso Yamen Saadi, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, a bleak yet wistful composition about the Stalin years in Soviet Russia.
Around Town March
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
March 6 and 7, 2025
Thursday at Bonita Springs, 7:30pm
Friday at Marco Island, 4pm
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
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.
Panel Discussion
The Artists of
Entangled in the Mangroves
March 21, 2025
Friday at 6pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Join artist Jennifer Basile, Amalia Caputo and Gretchen Scharnagl for a panel discussion on the Entangled in the Mangroves exhibition, which highlights the impact of climate change on local ecosystems, especially the Florida Everglades. The artists share insights on blending artistic expression with environmental advocacy. This discussion is moderated by The Baker Museum Curator of Modern Art Dianne Brás-Feliciano, Ph.D., and introduced by Secretary William J. Osceola from the Business Council of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.
© Anders Brogaard
Strauss and Storytelling
April 3 and 4, 2025
Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Gabriela Montero, piano
Strauss — Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks
Prokofiev — Piano Concerto No. 3
Mozart — Symphony No. 31, “Paris”
Strauss — Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
Known for her astounding improvisational skills, Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero returns to Hayes Hall, joining the Naples Philharmonic under the baton of Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley for Prokofiev’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 3. The program will also feature a pair of dramatic works from composer Richard Strauss as well as Mozart’s lively “Paris” Symphony.
Panel Discussion
The Artists of
Florida Contemporary 2024-25
April 18, 2025
Friday at 6pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Join the artists featured in Florida Contemporary 2024-25 for a lively panel discussion celebrating the state’s vibrant art scene. This annual exhibition showcases a select group of notable visual artists practicing in Florida, highlighting the diverse approaches to personal, local and global themes. The 12th edition of the exhibition features Amer Kobaslija, Cynthia Mason and Marielle Plaisir. These dynamic artists embody the creative energy and intellectual vigor that define Florida’s visual art landscape.
© Marco Borggreve
Schubert The Great
April 24 and 26, 2025
Thursday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Andreas Ottensamer, conductor
Inon Barnatan, piano
Beethoven — Piano Concerto No. 4
Schubert — Symphony in C Major, “The Great”
Schubert’s mammoth, majestic and innovative Symphony in C Major, known as “The Great,” and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, widely considered to be his most popular piano concerto, headline this program featuring celebrated pianist Inon Barnatan joining the Naples Philharmonic under the baton of emerging conductor Andreas Ottensamer.
Zachary Plays Barber
May 8 and 9, 2025
Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm
Prelude at 6:30pm
Naples Philharmonic
Hans Graf, conductor
Zachary DePue, violin
Bartók — Hungarian Sketches
Barber — Violin Concerto
Bartók — Concerto for Orchestra
Expect breathtaking thrills, stunning displays of virtuosity and moments of unbridled joy in this season’s Masterworks finale as the Naples Philharmonic plays a pair of Bartók compositions inspired by European folk music and Concertmaster Zachary DePue performs Samuel Barber’s gorgeous Violin Concerto under the direction of returning guest conductor Hans Graf.
Side-by-Side
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
May 18, 2024
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 to present one of the most spectacular performances of the season, featuring prizewinners of the youth orchestra Concerto Competition and culminating in a side-by-side performance of classical favorites!
Patriotic Pops
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
May 22 and 23, 2025
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.
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