Event
An Evening of Overtures
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
John Williams — Olympic Fanfare and Theme
Suppé — Overture to Poet and Peasant
Romero — Fuga con Pajarillo from Suite for Strings
Debussy — Clair de lune
Liszt — Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Rossini — Overture to William Tell
Khachaturian — Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia
Giménez — La boda de Luis Alonso: Intermedio
Bernstein — Overture to West Side Story
The Naples Philharmonic, conducted by Associate Conductor Manuel López-Gómez, presents a lively program devoted to the thrill of musical first impressions. From timeless overtures to iconic opening movements, this concert celebrates the works that pull listeners in from the very first note — those unforgettable beginnings that set the stage for everything that follows.
Much like a first date, these pieces offer a glimpse of what’s to come: bold gestures, memorable themes and irresistible charm. Spanning classical masterworks, Broadway hits and opera favorites, this dynamic evening invites you to fall in love with music’s most captivating openers all over again.
Tickets start at $29
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
