Event
Ehnes Plays Tchaikovsky
Naples Philharmonic Wang Chamber Music
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
James Ehnes, violin
Anna Clyne — Strange Loops
Tchaikovsky — Souvenir de Florence
This Wang Chamber Music program begins with Anna Clyne’s Strange Loops, a work for clarinet and string quartet which made its world premiere in the spring of 2021. Known as one of the most accomplished compositional voices today, Clyne uses Strange Loops to “explore musical loops — motifs and gestures that repeat, morph, modulate, and recapitulate in various guises.”
Canadian violinist and Artistic Partner James Ehnes leads the performance of Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence. In this piece, Tchaikovsky remembers a city he adored by crafting music that bursts with love and joy. Reflective and somber at times, yet still full of hope, this is an intense and exhilarating work. Stirring the heart with hope, Souvenir serves as a fitting close for this program.
The Wang Chamber Music series is generously sponsored by David* and Cecile Wang.
* deceased
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
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 2024-25 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.
