An Evening of Overtures

Experience the electrifying thrill of music’s most memorable beginnings as the Naples Philharmonic, under the baton of Associate Conductor Manuel López-Gómez, presents a captivating evening of cherished overtures and iconic opening pieces. Drawing from a range of styles and eras, the program highlights the ways composers have shaped first impressions with drama and momentum. From classical and opera masterpieces by Bach, Rossini and Mozart to favorites from Broadway and beyond including selections from The Sound of Music, this eclectic concert showcases the drama and exhilaration of works that have delighted audiences for centuries.

Tickets start at $29.

Naples Philharmonic

Manuel López-Gómez, associate conductor

Program

Glinka — Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila

Nicolai — Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor

Bach — Air on the G String

Arturo Márquez — Danzón No. 7

Tchaikovsky — Entr’acte and Waltz from Eugene Onegin

Rossini — Overture to The Barber of Seville

Mozart — Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio

Mascagni — Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana

Rodgers and Hammerstein — The Sound of Music Overture

Dvořák — Carnival Overture