Alexander Conducts The Firebird — Naples Philharmonic Masterworks

Event Alexander Conducts The Firebird Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Naples Philharmonic Alexander Shelley , artistic and music director Anthony McGill , clarinet Lera Auerbach — Icarus Gabriel Kahane — If Love will not swing wide the gates Stravinsky — The Firebird Celebrated worldwide for his artistry and breadth as a soloist, orchestral player and chamber musician, clarinetist Anthony McGill — principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and a 2020 Avery Fisher Prize winner — joins the Naples Philharmonic under the baton of Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley for a performance of Gabriel Kahane's If Love will not swing wide the gates , a meditation on love, empathy and human connection. Framing the program are Lera Auerbach's exciting exploration of the mythical Icarus in his final moments and Stravinsky's boldly colorful and rhythmic ballet score for The Firebird. 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. -->