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Alexander Shelley returns to the Poland's Warsaw Philharmonic to conduct Mahler's 7th Symphony

Alexander Shelley returns to the Poland's Warsaw Philharmonic to conduct Mahler's 7th Symphony

This dream of a program features the world premiere of a new work by Kazakh composer Meilina Tsui, artistic partner and violinist James Ehnes joining the orchestra under the baton of Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley for a run through Mendelssohn’s lyrical and popular Violin Concerto before the orchestra concludes with Mendelssohn’s evocative, energetic and magical A Midsummer Night’s Dream narrated and acted by Tama Matheson.

This dream of a program features the world premiere of a new work by Kazakh composer Meilina Tsui, artistic partner and violinist James Ehnes joining the orchestra under the baton of Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley for a run through Mendelssohn’s lyrical and popular Violin Concerto before the orchestra concludes with Mendelssohn’s evocative, energetic and magical A Midsummer Night’s Dream narrated and acted by Tama Matheson.

Experience the unique artistry of Colombian-Canadian choreographer Andrea Peña, noted for her meticulous conceptual creations and ability to foster deep dialogue between the body and materiality. With UAQUE, Peña creates a dialogue between disciplines of dance, visual arts and music as Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley conducts the Naples Philharmonic. In the background, artist and photographer Edward Burtynsky’s astonishing images paint a fascinating self-portrait of our planet, illustrating the duality between beauty and the environmental crisis. Ten dancers, in tension and conversation with these images, create a moment suspended in time — one in which humanity and nature are united. This evocative performance asks us to slow down and contemplate a sustainable future, leaving a glimmer of hope in the dancers’ wake.

Join prizewinning author Margaret Atwood for an insightful conversation as she discusses her career in writing and the creation of Songs for Murdered Sisters, her poignant set of recent poems that were set to music by composer Jake Heggie. Atwood will be joined by Artis—Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen and Sharon and Timothy Ubben Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley as they discuss the profound impact of this work, which will be performed later in the month by the Naples Philharmonic. Conducted by Alexander and featuring vocals by baritone Joshua Hopkins — brother of one of the women whose death inspired these poems (and music) — this powerful piece is inspired by a deeply personal tragedy.

This year’s Storytelling theme again comes into focus with this musical program about fairy tales, a soldier’s seduction and abandonment, memories of the sea and whether music has a scent. Join Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley, the Naples Philharmonic and the expert precision of special guest pianist Javier Perianes as they retell the stories we love through music.

This year’s Storytelling theme again comes into focus with this musical program about fairy tales, a soldier’s seduction and abandonment, memories of the sea and whether music has a scent. Join Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley, the Naples Philharmonic and the expert precision of special guest pianist Javier Perianes as they retell the stories we love through music.

In this highly anticipated program, Fleming joins the Naples Philharmonic to perform Voice of Nature – The Anthropocene, inspired by her recent Grammy-winning solo album exploring the peril and fragility of the natural world. An original film by the National Geographic Society accompanies a portion of the program, creating an unforgettable multimedia experience that spans the classical, romantic and contemporary eras, with music ranging from Handel to Björk.

28-year-old violin sensation Randall Goosby makes his Ottawa debut to perform Florence Price’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in a concert that includes two dynamic pieces by Richard Strauss – Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks (the story of a legendary trickster) and Der Rosenkavalier (the Cavalier of the Rose). The evening’s program includes premieres of musical companions to Strauss’s lively and luscious works by esteemed Canadian composers John Estacio and Alexina Louie.