Event
Fall Concert
Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Manuel López-Gómez, youth orchestra director
Programming to be announced.
Experience the talent and dedication of the next generation of classical musicians as the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra takes the stage. Comprised of accomplished middle and high school students from across Southwest Florida, the ensemble performs a dynamic selection of orchestral works under the direction of Naples Philharmonic Associate Conductor Manuel López-Gómez. Join us in celebrating these young artists and their musical achievements.
The Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is generously endowed by the Schoen Family Foundation.
Youth Orchestra
Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
The Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (NPYO) is an intensive musical program that provides opportunities for accomplished middle school and high school student musicians to perform a wide range of symphonic works under the baton of Manuel López-Gómez, associate conductor of the Naples Philharmonic.
Learn more about the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
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
