Event
Ehnes Plays Mozart
Naples Philharmonic Sypert Salon Chamber Music
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
James Ehnes, violin
Leclair — Sonata for Two Violins in E Minor
C.P.E. Bach — Trio Sonata in C Minor, “Sanguineus and Melancholicus”
Mozart — String Quintet in G Minor
James Ehnes — violinist, artistic partner and one of the greatest soloists of our time — commences the Sypert Salon series, joining musicians of the Naples Philharmonic for a program that explores emotional contrast and expressive range. The program concludes with Mozart’s String Quintet in G Minor, a work of unusual depth and drama. With its brooding character, surprising twists and richly layered textures, the piece stands apart in Mozart’s catalog and makes full use of the expanded ensemble, including a second viola. At once intense and cathartic, the quintet offers a fitting showcase of Ehnes’ lyrical expressiveness and technical precision. The program also includes Jean-Marie Leclair’s Sonata for Two Violins, a graceful blend of French elegance and Italian flair, as well as C.P.E. Bach’s vividly characterful Trio Sonata in C Minor, a witty musical dialogue between contrasting personalities.
The Sypert Salon Series is generously sponsored by Drs. George Sypert and Joy Arpin.
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.
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Alexander Shelley
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Jack Everly
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James Ehnes
Artistic Partner Meet James
Manuel López-Gómez
Associate Conductor Meet Manuel
James Ehnes
James Ehnes
James Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage. Gifted with a rare combination of stunning virtuosity, serene lyricism and an unfaltering musicality, James is a favorite guest at the world’s most celebrated concert halls.
Recent orchestral highlights include the Met Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, San Francisco Symphony, London Symphony Orchestra and Munich Philharmonic. Throughout the 2025-26 season, James continues as artistic partner with Artis—Naples.
Alongside his concerto work, James maintains a busy recital schedule. He performs regularly at the Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Symphony Center Chicago and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, among others. He is the leader of the Ehnes Quartet and the artistic director of the Seattle Chamber Music Society.
James also has an extensive discography and has won many awards for his recordings, including two Grammys, three Gramophone Awards and 11 Juno Awards. In 2021, James was announced as the recipient of the coveted Artist of the Year title in the 2021 Gramophone Awards, celebrating his contributions to the recording industry.
