Event
Young Person’s Concert
with musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
A performance for elementary school students
The Conductor’s Spellbook
Composed by Paul Dooley
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
Rachael Lord, narrator
Before becoming one of the world’s greatest stringed-instrument makers, Young Tony Stradivarius finds a magical book of spells in Daniels Pavilion and uses it to control the orchestra. A great way to introduce classical music to young audiences, The Conductor’s Spellbook focuses on the “art of science” and includes information about the science behind the music. Join musicians of the Naples Philharmonic as they share a whimsical adventure through the world of music that teaches young students about the instruments of the orchestra and the joys of music.
School Performances
Homeschoolers and families are welcome at the 10am performance. For school groups, there are both 10am and 11:15am performance times. Please visit the School Programs page for ticketing information on both performance times.
Family and Sensory-Friendly Concerts
There is a Family-Friendly version of this performance on October 5 at 10am. There is also a special Sensory-Friendly concert on October 5 at 11:30am. Tickets for both these special events can be purchased online or by calling 239-597-1900.
The Conductor's Spellbook Study Guide
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
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. Beginning in 2024, he serves as associate conductor of the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and, most recently, as associate conductor of the Naples Philharmonic.
Meet Manuel
Program Book
Program Book
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Program Book
