Event
Brass Transit:
The Musical Legacy of Chicago
Colour My World Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
Brass Transit
Naples Philharmonic
Alvin Ho, conductor
The best of the Windy City’s legendary supergroup Chicago comes to Hayes Hall stage in the form of Brass Transit, the dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight powerhouse tribute to the rock, jazz and R&B outfit known for classics like Saturday In the Park, 25 or 6 to 4, If You Leave Me Now, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, Hard Habit to Break and You’re the Inspiration, among others.
Recently, the band produced its first (self-titled) album and scored a special production for full symphony orchestra. In this program, audiences will experience the symphonic magic of Chicago as Brass Transit joins the Naples Philharmonic for what promises to be nothing short of a spellbinding show.
Brass Transit
Brass Transit
Brass Transit was formed in 2008, its accomplished, award-winning roster intent on paying tribute to the decades-long, multiplatinum songbook of Chicago.
Since 2008, Brass Transit has toured North America steadily, dazzling audiences with flawless performances and spectacular attention to detail. Hits like, Saturday in the Park, 25 or 6 to 4, If You Leave Me Now, Feelin’ Stronger Every Day and You’re the Inspiration have left crowds in awe, inspiring multiple standing ovations and praise.
Brass Transit goes far beyond just replicating the songs: They embody the music. They recently produced their first album, taking songs by other top rock artists from the ’70s and recording them with horns in the Chicago style. The result is a fresh approach to some of the greatest hits of the era.
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
Alvin Ho
Assistant Conductor Meet Alvin
Alvin Ho
Alvin Ho
Described as “a thoughtful musician, extremely well prepared and meticulous in his approach” by the late Bernard Haitink, Alvin Ho, a native of Hong Kong, recently completed his two season tenure as assistant conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and was the first prize winner of the 2022 Princess Astrid International Conducting Competition in Trondheim, Norway. Previously, he served as assistant conductor at the Indiana Opera and Ballet Theatre from 2017 to 2020. He has worked internationally with orchestras throughout Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States, including the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Jena Philharmonic, Lucerne Festival Strings, Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini and Cabrillo Festival Orchestra. Ho studied primarily with Arthur Fagen, Riccardo Muti and Bernard Haitink and has also worked with Garry Walker, Nicolás Pasquet, Neeme Järvi and Thomas Wilkins. He holds a master’s degree in orchestral conducting from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
Meet Alvin
Program Book
Program Book
View this month's program book to get general information about Artis—Naples and to read articles about this month’s activities. View the program insert* for specific information about this event.
Program Book
Program Insert
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