Beethoven 9 — Naples Philharmonic Masterworks

Event Beethoven 9 Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Naples Philharmonic Alexander Shelley , artistic and music director Karen Slack , soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano , mezzo-soprano Michael Spyres , tenor TBD , baritone Naples Philharmonic Chorus Jeremy T. Warner , director Jake Runestad — A Silence Haunts Me Beethoven — Symphony No. 9 In the culminating program of the Naples Philharmonic's concentrated Beethoven Festival, Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley leads the orchestra, the Naples Philharmonic Chorus and a quartet of vocalists in what many consider one of the most supreme achievements in music history. The program begins with Jake Runestad's A Silence Haunts Me , a touching choral work dramatizing Beethoven's struggle with deafness, setting the stage for his final symphony — a monumental masterpiece that shattered the traditional symphonic form as the first to feature soloists and chorus. 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 Artistic and Music Director position is generously endowed by Sharon and Timothy Ubben. The May 8 performance is generously sponsored by Roger and Kathy Marino. Tickets start at $29. -->