Beethoven and Brahms — Naples Philharmonic Masterworks

Event Beethoven and Brahms Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Naples Philharmonic Alexander Shelley , artistic and music director Yeol Eum Son , piano Ellen Taaffe Zwilich — Jubilation Beethoven — Piano Concerto No. 3 Brahms — Symphony No. 1 Internationally renowned pianist Yeol Eum Son , celebrated for her poetic elegance and breathtaking technical control as a recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician, highlights the opening of a new season's Naples Philharmonic Masterworks series, joining Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley and the orchestra in Beethoven's deeply dramatic Third Piano Concerto — a work that found the composer moving away from Mozart's influence and establishing his own heroic voice. The program concludes with Brahms' First Symphony, a monumental work heralded for its ominous intensity before arriving at its thrilling and sunny conclusion, reminiscent of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy." 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. -->