Event
An Evening of Overtures
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
Rossini — Overture to La gazza lada
Beethoven — Overture to Egmont
Dukas — The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Tchaikovsky — Polacca from Suite No. 3 in G Major
Brahms — Academic Festival Overture
J. Strauss, Jr. — Overture to Die Fledermaus
John Williams — Across the Stars from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
Saint-Saëns — Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah
Arturo Márquez — Conga del Fuego Nuevo
Offering a selection of works that have become audience favorites over the last few centuries, the Naples Philharmonic presents a veritable orchestral highlight reel of some of the world’s most beloved overtures and “opening” pieces from a range of genres within and beyond classical music. Presenting a diverse program of overtures and other thematic works, Associate Conductor Manuel López-Gómez and the orchestra will take the Hayes Hall audience on an exhilarating ride through some of the world’s most beloved overtures.
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
Alvin Ho
Assistant Conductor Meet Alvin
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. Beginning in 2024, he serves as associate conductor of the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and, most recently, as associate conductor of the Naples Philharmonic.
Meet Manuel
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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