Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony — Naples Philharmonic Masterworks

Event Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Naples Philharmonic Stephanie Childress , conductor Time for Three Nicolas Kendall , violin Charles Yang , violin Ranaan Meyer , bass Mary Kouyoumdjian — Commissioned Work Jennifer Higdon — Concerto 4:3 Mendelssohn — Symphony No. 4, "Italian" Franco-British conductor Stephanie Childress makes her Naples Philharmonic debut, joining "the classically trained garage band" Time for Three in the penultimate Masterworks program of the season. The program begins with the premiere of a newly commissioned work by Armenian American composer Mary Kouyoumdjian, before Time for Three takes to the stage for Jennifer Higdon's Concerto 4:3. Built around two violins and double bass, the three-movement concerto sprinkles bluegrass energy into the Classical format, evoking a musical postcard of the Smoky Mountains. Music shaped by time and place continues with Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony, a high-spirited reflection on his travels as a young man through sun-soaked Italy, featuring intricate counterpoint, buoyant string melodies and bright woodwind textures that culminate in a whirlwind finish. 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. -->