Event
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
with the Naples Philharmonic
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
King/Alice — Ode to Alice Coltrane
King/Ravel — Ma mère mére l’Oye (Mother Goose)
Known for its transcendent movement language and interdisciplinary collaborations, Alonzo King LINES Ballet makes its Naples debut with a stunning program including live music by the Naples Philharmonic, led by Associate Conductor Manuel López-Gómez.
The evening opens with Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose), a lyrical reimagining of Ravel’s delicate, dreamlike score. King’s choreography transforms familiar fairy-tale themes into a richly abstract journey through memory, emotion and wonder. The program then moves to Ode to Alice Coltrane, a profound homage to the visionary jazz composer whose work blended spiritual, classical and Eastern traditions. King’s movement captures the expansiveness of Coltrane’s sound, creating a sacred, meditative experience. Together, the works offer a compelling meditation on transformation, storytelling and the mystical power of music and dance.
Prelude at 6pm
Join members of the Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s artistic team before the performance for an insightful 30-minute preview discussion about the program.
Naples Philharmonic
Naples Philharmonic
Founded in 1982, the Naples Philharmonic normally performs over 140 orchestral and chamber concerts, as well as opera and ballet, education, community and special event concerts from September through June each year.
Meet the Musicians
Alexander Shelley
Artistic and Music Director Meet Alexander
Jack Everly
Principal Pops Conductor Meet Jack
James Ehnes
Artistic Partner Meet James
Manuel López-Gómez
Associate Conductor Meet Manuel
Manuel López-Gómez
Manuel López-Gómez
Hugely successful appearances across the globe with many of the world’s finest orchestras have established Manuel López-Gómez’s reputation as a forceful, visionary and inspiring conductor. In addition to his concert work, Manuel is passionate about opera, having previously conducted and recorded the world premiere of Atahualpa by Carlo Enrico Pasta as well as engagements conducting Roméo et Juliette, Il viaggio a Reims and Le nozze di Figaro.
For more than 15 years, Manuel worked side-by-side with Gustavo Dudamel on symphonic and opera projects in Caracas, Los Angeles, Paris and at the Salzburg Festival.
Manuel began studying violin, piano, chamber music, composition and conducting in Venezuela. A product of El Sistema, he views the musical training of young people as a key duty. In 2024, he served as associate conductor of the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and currently holds the position of associate conductor of the Naples Philharmonic.
Meet Manuel
