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Alonzo King LINES Ballet

with the Naples Philharmonic

Image of Alonzo King LINES Ballet on stage during performance
© Manny Crisostomo
Image of Alonzo King LINES Ballet on stage during performance
© Manny Crisostomo
Image of Alonzo King LINES Ballet on stage during performance
© Manny Crisostomo
Nov 16, 7:00pm

   Hayes Hall

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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

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