Event
Dance Theatre of Harlem
with the Naples Philharmonic
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Naples Philharmonic
Alvin Ho, conductor
Garland/Bach — New Bach
Balanchine/Donizetti — Donizetti Variations
Bondara/Radiohead — Take Me With You
Garland/Wonder— Higher Ground
This captivating evening of works showcases the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s celebrated versatility, beginning with New Bach. Choreographed by the the visionary Robert Garland, the company’s recently appointed artistic director and former resident choreographer, the piece pays homage to the timeless Baroque era music of Bach with a modern spin. The company then transitions to Take Me With You, choreographer Robert Bondara’s pulsating duet set to the hauntingly captivating sounds of English rock band Radiohead. The program concludes with Balanchine’s iconic Pas de Dix — translated from French as “a dance for 10” — a masterpiece composed of solos, duets and ensemble movements. Harkening back to Balanchine’s days as a student in Russia, specifically his participation in Glazunov’s Raymonda, this work is a testament to the beloved choreographer’s reverence for classical tradition and his innovative spirit.
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
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