Josefowicz and Rachmaninoff — Naples Philharmonic Masterworks

Event Josefowicz and Rachmaninoff Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Naples Philharmonic Markus Stenz , conductor Leila Josefowicz , violin John Adams — Scheherazade.2 Rachmaninoff — Symphonic Dances Celebrated for her technically brilliant and emotionally intense performances, violin virtuoso Leila Josefowicz joins renowned German conductor Markus Stenz and the Naples Philharmonic in John Adams' Scheherazade.2 , the dramatic violin concerto that is a modern take on One Thousand and One Nights. The program concludes with Rachmaninoff's sultry and triumphant final masterpiece, Symphonic Dances, a late Romantic-era work that reflects on portions of the composer's life in each of its three movements, including a finale featuring Dies irae , the medieval chant for the dead. 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.