Event
Czech Masterpieces
Naples Philharmonic Masterworks
Naples Philharmonic
Tomáš Netopil, conductor
Georgia Jarman, soprano
Hugh Russell, baritone
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
FGCU University Choir
Jeremy T. Warner, director
Dvořák — Symphony No. 8
Janáček — Taras Bulba
Dvořák — Te Deum
Presenting a wonderful celebration of Czech classical music, respected Czech conductor Tomáš Netopil leads the orchestra through a program featuring works by two of the country’s best-known composers. The concert opens with Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony, which succinctly captures the composer’s signature blend of classical forms and folk melodies. Filled with catchy themes, rich harmonies and delightful orchestrations, this symphony offers Czech music at its finest. Following Dvořák, Janáček’s Taras Bulba is based on a novel by Gogol and tells an emotionally charged story set during a war between Cossacks and Poles. The evening ends with Dvořák’s Te Deum, featuring soprano Georgia Jarman, the Naples Philharmonic Chorus and the FGCU University Choir celebrating the beauty of the human voice.
Prelude at 7pm
Join the conductor before the performance for an insightful 30-minute prelude discussion about the program.
Music and Museum
All Masterworks tickets include same-day admission to The Baker Museum. Museum hours on day of performance: 10am-8pm. In addition, the doors to Hayes Hall will open 90 minutes prior to this performance. Arrive early to enjoy the exhibitions and light fare available at Heidi's Place.
