James Plays Mozart — Naples Philharmonic Masterworks

Event James Plays Mozart Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Naples Philharmonic James Ehnes , violin, leader and artistic partner Jessie Montgomery — Strum Mozart — Violin Concerto No. 4 Dvořák — Serenade for Strings This program centers on the expressive vitality of strings. Artistic Partner James Ehnes returns to Hayes Hall to lead the Naples Philharmonic in an uplifting program that showcases his dazzling virtuosity, refined lyricism and deep musical insight. Opening with Montgomery's joyous and rhythmically charged Strum , the program moves to Mozart's Fourth Violin Concerto — a sophisticated blend of French, Italian and German styles. Arpeggios and melodic exchanges course through the program with a conversational ease that carries through to Dvořák's radiant, folk-inflected Serenade for Strings for a warm and shimmering close. Prelude at 6:30pm Join the conductor before the performance for an insightful 30-minute prelude discussion about the program. Music and Museum All Masterworks tickets include same-day admission to The Baker Museum . Museum hours on day of performance: 10am-7:30pm. In addition, the doors to Hayes Hall will open 90 minutes prior to this performance. Arrive early to enjoy the exhibitions and light fare available at Heidi's Place . Performance Note Guest conductor Ruth Reinhardt, who was scheduled to lead Piazzolla Four Seasons , will not be able to join us for these performances as she prepares to welcome her first child. While we will miss her presence on the podium, in her stead, Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley will return to Hayes Hall on May 8 and 9 to lead the orchestra in its final Masterworks program of the season. --> The May 8 performance is generously sponsored by Roger and Kathy Marino. Tickets start at $29. -->