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The Snow Queen
Family and Sensory-Friendly Concerts

The Naples Philharmonic Young Person’s Concert

Image of members of the Naples Philharmonic on stage during a performance of chamber music
Image of musicians from the Naples Philharmonic on stage performing to an audience of children
Image of Suzanne Kirton of the Naples Philharmonic on stage playing flute during a chamber music performance
Image of students in the audience of Hayes Hall raising their hands during a Magic Carpet performance
Image of Brian Jordan of the Naples Philharmonic on stage playing percussion during a chamber music performance
Image of Michael Zion of the Naples Philharmonic on stage playing a trombone during a performance
Image of Manuel López-Gómez, conductor of the Naples Philharmonic on stage during a performance
Oct 4, 10:00am  &  Oct 4, 11:30am

   Hayes Hall

Tickets for this event will be available August 11.

Event

Young Person’s Concert
with musicians of the Naples Philharmonic

A performance for elementary school students


The Snow Queen
Music by Nicholas Jacobson-Larson
Story adapted by Nicholas Jacobson-Larson and Dalton Leeb

Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor

Based on the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Snow Queen for narrator and chamber orchestra will take the audience through a guided tour of the orchestra and tell the story with orchestral accompaniment including interactive music games with the audience. The music games give the audience a deeper understanding of the orchestra's four families of instruments — strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. By exploring these groups in the context of the story, listeners can gain a better appreciation of how each section contributes to the mood and narrative. The unique setting at Daniels Pavilion allows for an intimate atmosphere, where the audience can closely engage with the Naples Philharmonic!

Family Concert

October 4 at 10am
This concert experience is designed for the whole family, providing a welcoming environment for children of all ages, parents, grandparents and more!

Sensory-Friendly Concert

October 4 at 11:30am
This concert experience is designed for patrons with sensory processing disorders and/or who are neurodivergent. This inclusive musical experience will provide a welcoming environment with modifications to lighting and volume levels. The house lights will remain on throughout the performance and there will be no assigned seats. Patrons are welcome to bring fidget toys, pillows, ipads, noise-reduction headphones or any other objects which provide familiarity and comfort. A “quiet room” will be available for any child or adult seeking a break from the stimulation of the live performance. 

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

Manuel López-Gómez

Manuel López-Gómez


Hugely successful appearances across the globe with many of the world’s finest orchestras have established Manuel López-Gómez’s reputation as a forceful, visionary and inspiring conductor. In addition to his concert work, Manuel is passionate about opera, having previously conducted and recorded the world premiere of Atahualpa by Carlo Enrico Pasta as well as engagements conducting Roméo et Juliette, Il viaggio a Reims and Le nozze di Figaro.

For more than 15 years, Manuel worked side-by-side with Gustavo Dudamel on symphonic and opera projects in Caracas, Los Angeles, Paris and at the Salzburg Festival.

Manuel began studying violin, piano, chamber music, composition and conducting in Venezuela. A product of El Sistema, he views the musical training of young people as a key duty. In 2024, he served as associate conductor of the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and currently holds the position of associate conductor of the Naples Philharmonic.

  Meet Manuel

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