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
Jeanne Snedeker, narrator
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.
Study Guide
The Young Person's concerts for the 2025-26 season are generously sponsored by Joyce Hagen and Donald Fites, Dr. Jonathan Sonne and Dr. Rebecca Lambert, and David Shockley.
Family-Friendly and Sensory-Friendly performances on October 4 are generously supported by a grant from the Golisano Foundation.
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
Jeanne Snedeker
Jeanne Snedeker
Jeanne Snedeker has enjoyed a diverse career in the performing arts, both as a performer and an educator. She holds a B.M. in voice performance and has done post-graduate study in voice. As a performer, she has sung on the concert stage in professional settings including oratorio, opera, musical theater and solo recitals. With the Naples Philharmonic, she has been a soloist with such notable conductors as Keith Lockhart, Erich Kunzel, and Christopher Seaman.
As an educator, she has held professional certifi cations in elementary, music, and theater education. She has taught, directed and written for children of all ages in music, theater and dance. With 15 years of public education and over 10 years in the church setting, Jeanne has utilized both her educational and musical background to build and manage programming for preschool through middle school aged students. She currently serves as Director of Youth & Children’s Education at Naples United Church of Christ.
Program Book
Program Book
View this month's program book to get general information about Artis—Naples and to read articles about this month’s activities. View the program insert* for specific information about this event.
Program Book
* Program inserts will be available online approximately ten days prior to the event.
