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Renée Fleming

Voice of Nature – The Anthropocene
with the Naples Philharmonic

Image of Renée Fleming in a promotional portrait
© Andrew Eccles
Image of Alexander Shelley, conductor of the Naples Philharmonic on stage during a performance
Image of members of the Naples Philharmonic on stage during a performance of classical music
Image of Jessie Goebel of the Naples Philharmonic on stage playing violin during a performance
Image of members of the Naples Philharmonic on stage during a performance of classical music
Image of members of the Naples Philharmonic on stage during a performance of classical music
Image of Alexander Shelley, conductor of the Naples Philharmonic on stage with members of the Naples Philharmonic during a performance
Jan 12, 7:00pm

   Hayes Hall

Event

Renée Fleming
Voice of Nature – The Anthropocene Naples Philharmonic Special Performance


Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley
artistic and music director
Renée Fleming, soprano

Renée Fleming, whose “voice floats and blooms with its customary beauty” (The New Yorker), is one of the most highly acclaimed singers of our day — a regular on the stages of the world’s great opera houses and concert halls. 

Known for bringing new audiences to classical music and opera, Fleming has sung with some of the biggest names in music, including with Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Elton John, Paul Simon and Sting, among many others. Her voice is also featured on the soundtracks of Best Picture Oscar winners The Shape of Water and The Lord of the Rings. A 2023 Kennedy Center honoree and recipient of the U.S. National Medal of Arts, Fleming has performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee and even the Super Bowl. 

In this highly anticipated program, Fleming joins the Naples Philharmonic to perform Voice of Nature – The Anthropocene, inspired by her recent Grammy-winning solo album exploring the peril and fragility of the natural world. An original film by the National Geographic Society accompanies a portion of the program, creating an unforgettable multimedia experience that spans the classical, romantic and contemporary eras, with music ranging from Handel to Björk.

The Artistic and Music Director position is generously endowed by Sharon and Timothy Ubben.

This performance is generously supported by the Dr. Morris and Lois Lipnik Guest Artist Endowment Fund.

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

Alexander Shelley

Alexander Shelley
Sharon and Timothy Ubben Artistic and Music Director


Alexander Shelley was named Sharon and Timothy Ubben artistic and music director in April 2023. Alexander begins his tenure in this role in the 2024-25 season following a successful designate year through the 2023-24 season. As artistic and music director of Artis—Naples, Alexander provides artistic leadership for the entire multidisciplinary organization, including The Baker Museum and the Naples Philharmonic.

This appointment marks Alexander’s first titled position in the U.S. In addition to his role with Artis—Naples, Alexander remains music director of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra and principal associate conductor of London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra — positions he has held since 2015.

  Meet Alexander

Renée Fleming

Renée Fleming


One of the most beloved and celebrated musical ambassadors of our time, soprano Renée Fleming captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice, consummate artistry and compelling stage presence as she continues to grace the world’s leading opera stages and concert halls, now extending her reach to include other musical forms and media. She has appeared with all the major orchestras of Europe and North America and collaborated with such renowned conductors as Daniel Barenboim, Christoph Eschenbach, Seiji Ozawa, Sir Antonio Pappano, André Previn, the late Sir Georg Solti and many others.

Renée Fleming has made numerous prize-winning recordings, having been nominated for 18 Grammy Awards and winning five. The “people’s diva” has been sought after for numerous distinguished occasions, from the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to performances in Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games.

Known for bringing new audiences to classical music and opera, she has starred in and hosted an array of television and radio broadcasts, including The Met: Live in HD and Live from Lincoln Center. Her voice is featured on the soundtracks of Best Picture Oscar winners The Shape of Water and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

Fleming earned a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the 2018 Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel.

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