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Link Up

with the Naples Philharmonic

Image of students playing musical instruments in the seats of Hayes Hall during the education event Link Up
Image of students playing percussion instruments on stage of Hayes Hall during the education event Link Up
Image of students gathering with their instruments in the seats of Hayes Hall during the education event Link Up
Image of students gathering with their instruments in the seats of Hayes Hall during the education event Link Up
Image of students gathering with their instruments in the seats of Hayes Hall during the education event Link Up
Image of students smiling for the camera during the education event Link Up
Image of students playing musical instruments in the seats of Hayes Hall during the education event Link Up
Oct 22, 10:00am — Oct 23, 10:00am

   Hayes Hall

Multiple Events

  School Programs

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Link Up:
The Orchestra Rocks

A performance for families and elementary school students in partnership with Carnegie Hall.

Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
Heather Ivy, narrator

This season's LinkUp will focus on the universal element of rhythm. Composers and musicians play with elements of musical time, creating patterns of sound and silence that are expressive and exciting. A consistent groove can unite musicians, singers and audiences in an experience of listening and performing together. Join the Naples Philharmonic and our local 4th grade students who have prepared the concert repertoire in voice, playing the recorder and movement!

Homeschoolers and families are welcome at the 10am performance. For school groups, there are both 10am and 11:15am performance times. Please visit the School Programs page for ticketing information on both performance times.

Link Up is generously sponsored by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation.

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.

Program Book

Program Book

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