Event
An Evening of Overtures
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
Glinka — Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
Nicolai — Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor
Bach — Air on the G String
Arturo Márquez — Danzón No. 7
Tchaikovsky — Entr’acte and Waltz from Eugene Onegin
Rossini — Overture to The Barber of Seville
Mozart — Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio
Mascagni — Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana
Rodgers and Hammerstein — The Sound of Music Overture
Dvořák — Carnival Overture
Experience the electrifying thrill of music’s most memorable beginnings as the Naples Philharmonic, under the baton of Associate Conductor Manuel López-Gómez, presents a captivating evening of cherished overtures and iconic opening pieces. Drawing from a range of styles and eras, the program highlights the ways composers have shaped first impressions with drama and momentum. From classical and opera masterpieces by Bach, Rossini and Mozart to favorites from Broadway and beyond including selections from The Sound of Music, this eclectic concert showcases the drama and exhilaration of works that have delighted audiences for centuries.
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
