Zachary and Rachmaninoff — Naples Philharmonic Masterworks

Event Zachary and Rachmaninoff Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Naples Philharmonic Teddy Abrams , conductor Zachary DePue , violin Gabriel Kahane — Judith Szymanowski — Violin Concerto No. 2 Rachmaninoff — Symphony No. 2 Under the baton of Grammy-winning conductor Teddy Abrams , this diverse Naples Philharmonic program shifts between contrasting emotional worlds. It opens with Gabriel Kahane's unsettled and mournful portrait of a woman grappling with death, then gives way to Szymanowski's final large-scale work — providing Naples Philharmonic Concertmaster Zachary DePue ample opportunity to show off his sterling technique and musical charisma in this melodic and buoyant reimagining of Polish folk music. The program concludes with the sweeping Romantic grandeur of Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony. 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. -->