Event
Around Town
Naples Philharmonic Community Performance
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”
Join the Naples Philharmonic “Around Town” under the baton of Manuel López-Gómez for a delightful community concert. Enjoy Mendelssohn’s graceful The Fair Melusine Overture, the stirring drama of Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1, featuring Principal Cello Egor Antonenko, and the evocative melodies of Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony. This accessible performance brings orchestral favorites to neighborhoods around Southwest Florida — perfect for both longtime patrons and first-time listeners alike.
This performance will be held at
First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs
9751 Bonita Beach Road
Bonita Springs, Florida
Around Town is generously supported by
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
