Event
Alexander Conducts Beethoven
Naples Philharmonic Masterworks
Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
Braimah Kanneh-Mason, violin
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Raven Chacon — World Premiere Commissioned Work
Beethoven — Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano
Beethoven — Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley leads the Naples Philharmonic in a program that explores two bold and contrasting works Beethoven composed around 1804. The first is the graceful Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano — known as the Triple Concerto — featuring three of the acclaimed Kanneh-Mason siblings. This elegant three-movement work offers a glimpse into Beethoven’s evolving musical voice, highlighting the cello with unusual prominence and casting the piano in a newly dynamic role. The second half of the program features Beethoven’s groundbreaking Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” a powerful and dramatic work that redefined the possibilities of the symphonic form. Originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, Beethoven famously withdrew the dedication upon learning of Napoleon’s imperial ambitions, declaring him a tyrant. The result is a symphony of remarkable scale, rhythmic tension and emotional weight — a bold musical vision that continues to inspire.
Prelude at 6:30pm
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-7:30pm. 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.
