ARTIS—NAPLES ANNOUNCES 2026-27 SUBSCRIPTION AND EXHIBITION SEASON

Alexander Shelley returns for third season as artistic and music director
The Baker Museum explores transformation, identity
and vision across exhibitions
Naples Philharmonic marks Beethoven anniversary
with performances of all nine symphonies

Artis—Naples, Southwest Florida’s premier destination for the visual
and performing arts, announced today its 2026-27 performing arts subscription season and highlights of
The Baker Museum’s upcoming exhibition schedule. Spanning classical music, symphonic pops, dance,
Broadway, jazz and visual art, the season reaffirms the organization’s continued commitment to
presenting ambitious, artistically driven work across disciplines. The 2026-27 season marks the
organization’s third year under the artistic leadership of Sharon and Timothy Ubben Artistic and Music
Director Alexander Shelley, with additional performances and exhibitions to be announced in July 2026.
Guided by the season theme, To Light: The Art of Hope, the year’s programming traces an emotional and
artistic arc from uncertainty and introspection toward affirmation, renewal and possibility. Across
museum exhibitions and concerts, the season explores how art can illuminate shared experience, solidify
aspiration and offer space for reflection in challenging times.
“As Artis—Naples enters its third season under Alexander Shelley’s artistic leadership, we continue to
build on a strong foundation while evolving as a multidisciplinary organization serving Southwest Florida
audiences,” said Artis—Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen. “The 2026-27 season reflects the
strength of that vision, bringing together esteemed artists and thoughtfully curated programs that are
both ambitious and inviting. Across our cultural campus, next season underscores our commitment to
excellence and to creating experiences that engage, inspire and entertain.”
“The coming season unfolds as a clear artistic progression—from tension toward affirmation, from
uncertainty toward renewal,” said Shelley. “Again and again, the works we return to form arcs of
transformation. In Beethoven’s symphonies, in large-scale orchestral and vocal works and in the more
intimate language of chamber music, artists confront the world as it is while reaching toward what it
might become. We experience that movement toward light collectively in the shared space where music
has the power to sustain, illuminate and connect us. It is a journey I am deeply eager to share with
audiences over the course of the 2026-27 season.”

Current subscribers may renew subscriptions for the 2026-27 season now. New subscriptions will be
available beginning May 26, 2026.

Subscription Season Highlights
Masterworks explores a progression from darkness toward light
The Naples Philharmonic Masterworks series presents 13 concerts under the leadership of Alexander
Shelley in his third season as artistic and music director, including performances of all nine Beethoven
symphonies across two weeks. Highlights include Renée Fleming and Thomas Hampson in excerpts from
John Adams’ Nixon in China; Shelley conducting Stravinsky’s The Firebird; and Clara-Jumi Kang
performing Britten’s Violin Concerto alongside Holst’s The Planets. Guest conductors Markus Stenz,
Teddy Abrams and Stephanie Childress, as well as Artistic Partner James Ehnes, join the orchestra for
four programs that pair canonical works with contemporary voices such as Jessie Montgomery,
Nokuthula Ngwenyama and Mary Kouyoumdjian.
Pops series celebrates iconic voices and cinematic soundtracks
Led by Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, the Naples Philharmonic Pops series returns with five highenergy programs blending popular music, Broadway and film. Broadway favorite Mandy Gonzalez opens
the season with songs from In the Heights, Wicked and Hamilton, followed by Tony DeSare’s tribute to
Billy Joel. Other highlights include a multimedia celebration of John Williams’ legendary film scores
performed to clips from films including Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Jurassic Park, a program
of rock and pop anthems led by guest conductor Stuart Chafetz and a Broadway favorites finale featuring
songs from across the musical theater repertoire.
Chamber music brings intimacy and discovery
The Sypert Salon and Wang Chamber Music series continue to showcase subtle refinement in the intimate
setting of Daniels Pavilion. Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic are joined by acclaimed guest artists
including James Ehnes, Anthony McGill, Angel Stanislav Wang and Yeol Eum Son. In addition, prizewinning violinist Kevin Zhu will perform all 24 Paganini Caprices for Solo Violin and the Jupiter and
Ehnes string quartets will help celebrate the music of Beethoven with performances of his string quartets.
All That Jazz brings swinging energy and smooth sounds
The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra returns with eight electrifying programs in Daniels Pavilion,
welcoming a lineup of acclaimed jazz artists including Lucy Wijnands, John Fedchock, Bobby Watson and
Terumasa Hino. The season concludes with a spirited tribute to the timeless music of Cole Porter.

Grand Piano Series places the piano at center stage
The Grand Piano Series presents seven evening concerts spotlighting internationally celebrated pianists,
alongside three Narrative Musicales that pair performance with storytelling. Highlights include solo
recitals by Louis Lortie, Katie Liu and Vitaly Starikov, chamber performances by the Manhattan Piano
Trio and Galvin Cello Quartet and immersive programs led by Konstantin Soukhovetski that delve into the
lives and music of Beethoven, Chopin and Tchaikovsky.
Piano Talks invites music and storytelling into conversation
Pianist Jodie DeSalvo returns with five Piano Talks programs that blend performance, narrative and guest
artists in an engaging, informal setting. From holiday favorites and Broadway classics to dueling pianos
and a virtuosic exploration of Chopin, the series offers audiences a personal and approachable way to
experience the expressive power of the piano.

Dance highlights tradition, innovation and collaboration
The Dance series brings four luminous programs to Hayes Hall, featuring some of the most celebrated
companies in American dance. Miami City Ballet returns for two programs performed with the Naples
Philharmonic, presenting Balanchine, Robbins and world premieres by contemporary choreographers
Tyler Peck and Patricia Delgado. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its powerful repertory rooted
in modern dance and African American cultural expression. The series also marks the Naples debut of
ODC/Dance in a world-premiere collaboration with the Naples Philharmonic and Grammy-winning
composer Mason Bates, with music commissioned by Artis—Naples.
Visiting Orchestras welcomes world-renowned ensembles
The Visiting Orchestras series presents a distinguished roster of international ensembles, including The
Cleveland Orchestra, the Munich Philharmonic in its Naples debut and the return of the London
Symphony Orchestra. Highlights include Music Director Franz Welser-Möst leading Beethoven’s Eroica,
Anne-Sophie Mutter performing Brahms’ Violin Concerto under Chief Conductor Lahav Shani and the
London Symphony Orchestra with Maxim Vengerov under Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano.
Broadway series delivers landmark productions and new favorites
The Broadway series features six major touring productions, combining beloved classics with recent hits.
The lineup includes Hamilton, Death Becomes Her, The Great Gatsby, The Sound of Music, The
Notebook and BOOP! The Musical, bringing stories of ambition, romance and reinvention to Hayes Hall.

The Baker Museum Exhibition Highlights

There & Here: New Perspectives of the Permanent Collection
This ongoing exhibition, co-curated with a community advisory committee, features highlights and
rarities from the museum’s permanent collection that illuminate how people preserve their identities and
connections to their ancestry, despite geographical dislocation. Reflecting the collection’s
strengths in modern and contemporary art from Mexico, the United States and Europe, the exhibition
includes 20th- and 21st-century artists such as Chakaia Booker, Robert Motherwell, David Alfaro
Siqueiros, Esphyr Slobodkina, Rufino Tamayo and others. The work of these varied artists
honors the enduring power of art to preserve culture and identity.
Ongoing
The Passion of Collecting: Stories in Glass and Ceramics from the Sibrack Collection
This exhibition celebrates a landmark gift from Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack of 74 works of
contemporary glass and ceramics by 60 different artists. This transformational gift represents every major
process of studio glass, from flame-worked to blown to cast, and ceramics are represented by striking
figurative and abstract works. This noteworthy collection includes some of the best-known figures
associated with the studio glass movement, including Lucio Bubacco, Dale Chihuly, Amber Cowan, Dan
Dailey, Michael Glancy, Judith Schaechter, Preston Singletary, Matthew Szösz, Loretta Yang,
Toots Zynsky and more.
Through October 2026
Linling Lu
Baltimore and Washington, D.C.-based artist Linling Lu is best known for her sonically inspired circular
paintings, which have been exhibited in museums and public collections worldwide. Her hard-edge
paintings are composed of concentric rings of color that appear to vibrate, and the shades of color respond
to the sounds she hears in classical music. For this installation, Lu has created new works inspired by
three of the composers featured in the Naples Philharmonic’s Masterworks series during the 2025-26 and
206-27 seasons: Dvořák, Stravinsky and Beethoven. Just as a fugue interweaves different musical voices,
this exhibition weaves the influence of these three composers together into one cohesive installation.
July 2026 through January 2027

The Surrealist International: Fifty Years of Dreams
After its debut in Paris more than 100 years ago, Surrealism was taken up by individuals and groups
around the world. The Surrealist International: Fifty Years of Dreams explores the long trajectory
and the broad reach of surrealism as a state of mind, through a rich texture of paintings,
photographs, sculptures and objects drawn from the remarkable collection of Tate, United Kingdom.
The exhibition includes works by the most familiar artists associated with Surrealism, such as Eileen
Agar, Jean Arp, Leonora Carrington, Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, René Magritte, Joan
Miró, Man Ray and Dorothea Tanning, as well as some whose work deserves to be better known, such as
Kati Horna, Malangatana Ngwenya, Osamu Shiihara and Lionel Wendt.
October 2026 through February 2027
Florida Contemporary 2026-27
This annual exhibition presents three notable artists practicing in Florida. Highlighting the diversity of
artistic approaches to personal, local and global themes, the 14th edition of this exhibition invites visitors
to celebrate the state’s vibrant art scene.
October 2026 through June 2027
Baron Wolman: Capturing the Sound of an Era
This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Baron Wolman, the trailblazing first chief photographer of Rolling
Stone magazine. At the dawn of a cultural revolution, Wolman stood at the epicenter with a
camera in hand, capturing the raw electricity of the late 1960s music scene. His lens
immortalized the era’s most influential blues, jazz and rock legends: Miles Davis, Janis Joplin,
Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones, alongside the unsung innovators whose artistry shaped a
generation. Featuring a selection of portraits and memorabilia and organized in collaboration with the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the exhibition transports visitors into the heart of a transformative
moment in music and society. Wolman’s images document history while pulsing with the rebellion and
creative fire that defined an era.
December 2026 through June 2027
Louise Nevelson: Dawn to Dusk
Louise Nevelson: Dawn to Dusk traces the artist’s formative years to her emergence as a sculptor of
international renown. The survey begins with her early studies at the Art Students League in New York
and with Hans Hofmann in Munich, Germany, in 1931. It continues with her mature works in found and
assembled wood, which established her as the “grande dame of contemporary sculpture.” Spanning her
career from 1929 to 1985, the exhibition includes early paintings and figurative sculptures in terra-cotta
and bronze, later painted wood constructions and collages, cast paper reliefs, theater design work and
examples of her unique handcrafted jewelry.
February through July 2027

The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability | Works from the Bank of America
Collection
The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability | Works from the Bank of America
Collection traces the history and impact of the environmental movement through art.
Beginning in the mid-19th century and continuing to the present, the exhibition examines the evolution of
our relationship with—and need to protect—the Earth and the artists who have played a
role in shaping the environmental conversation. This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of
America Art in our Communities® program.
March through August 2027

Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Series
Beethoven and Brahms
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
Yeol Eum Son, piano
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Jubilation
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3
Brahms Symphony No. 1
Thursday-Friday, October 29-30, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Josefowicz and Rachmaninoff
Markus Stenz, conductor
Leila Josefowicz, violin
John Adams Scheherazade.2
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
Friday-Saturday, November 20-21, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Alexander Conducts The Firebird
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
Thursday-Friday, December 10-11, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Fleming and Hampson
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
Renée Fleming, soprano
Thomas Hampson, baritone
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Jeremy T. Warner, director
Beethoven Overture to Fidelio
Shostakovich Symphony No. 9
John Adams Excerpts from Nixon in China
Thursday and Saturday, January 7 and 9, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall

Zachary and Rachmaninoff
Teddy Abrams, conductor
Zachary DePue, violin
Gabriel Kahane Judith
Szymanowski Violin Concerto No. 2
Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2
Thursday-Friday, January 28-29, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
James Plays Mozart
James Ehnes, violin and leader
Jessie Montgomery Strum
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4
Dvořák Serenade for Strings
Friday-Saturday, February 12-13, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Beethoven 1 and 2
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
Beethoven Symphony No. 1
Beethoven Symphony No. 2
Thursday, March 4, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Beethoven 3 and 4
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
Beethoven Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
Beethoven Symphony No. 4
Saturday, March 6, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Beethoven 5 and 6
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
Beethoven Symphony No. 5
Beethoven Symphony No. 6, “Pastorale”
Thursday, March 18, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall

Beethoven 7 and 8
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Beethoven Symphony No. 8
Friday, March 19, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Beethoven 9
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
Karen Slack, soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano
Michael Spyres, tenor
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Jeremy T. Warner, director
Jake Runestad A Silence Haunts Me
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Saturday, March 20, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony
Stephanie Childress, artistic and music director
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”
Friday-Saturday, April 9-10, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Alexander Conducts The Planets
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
Clara-Jumi Kang, violin
Naples Philharmonic Chorus Women
Jeremy T. Warner, director
Nokuthula Ngwenyama Primal Message
Britten Violin Concerto
Holst The Planets
Thursday and Saturday, April 29 and May 1, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall

Naples Philharmonic Pops Series
Mandy Gonzalez Sings Broadway
Jack Everly, principal pops conductor
Mandy Gonzalez, vocalist
Broadway superstar Mandy Gonzalez joins Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly and the Naples
Philharmonic for a scintillating program of musical theater favorites. From her breakthrough
performance of In the Heights to Wicked and Hamilton, experience the songs that made her a star—all
delivered with her signature passion and precision.
Tuesday-Friday, November 3-6, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Saturday, November 7, 2pm and 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Piano Man: The Music of Billy Joel
Jack Everly, principal pops conductor
Tony DeSare, piano and vocalist
Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the Naples Philharmonic and guest artist Tony DeSare in a
tribute to Billy Joel—showcasing DeSare’s superb piano work and warm baritone in pitch-perfect
recreations of the songs that made the Piano Man an icon.
Tuesday-Friday, January 19-22, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Saturday, January 23, 2pm and 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams
Jack Everly, principal pops conductor
Jack Everly and the Naples Philharmonic perform the soundtrack of your life in this celebration of John
Williams. Featuring iconic scores—Jaws, Star Wars, Close Encounters and more—the program also
includes nearly an hour of projected high-definition scenes from his most celebrated films.
Tuesday-Friday, February 16-19, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Saturday, February 20, 2pm and 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Pops Hits and Power Ballads
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Dee Donasco, vocalist
Micah Wilshire, vocalist and guitar
From the arena-ready hits of rock legends like Foreigner to the soaring power ballads of pop music’s
greatest songstresses like Adele, guest conductor Stuart Chafetz leads the Naples Philharmonic in a highvoltage program celebrating some of popular music’s most iconic songs and electrifying moments.
Tuesday-Friday, March 30-April 2, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Saturday, April 3, 2pm and 7:30pm · Hayes Hall

Broadway Standing Ovations
Jack Everly, principal pops conductor
Katie Scarlett Swaney, vocalist
Join Jack Everly, the Naples Philharmonic and talented guest vocalists, including Katie Scarlett Swaney,
for a program featuring some of the songs you know and love from some of your favorite Broadway shows
of today and yesterday. With Jack and the Naples Philharmonic playing these beloved Broadway
showstoppers, you are guaranteed to get on your feet!
Tuesday-Friday, April 20-23, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Saturday, April 24, 2pm and 7:30pm · Hayes Hall

Sypert Salon Series
Beethoven and Fanny Mendelssohn
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Mendelssohn-Hensel String Quartet in E-flat Major
Beethoven Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1, No. 2
Sunday and Tuesday, October 18 and 20, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion
Beethoven’s Septet
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Haydn String Quartet, Op. 76, No. 1
Beethoven Septet
Sunday and Tuesday, November 15 and 17, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion
Zhu Plays Paganini
Kevin Zhu, violin
Paganini 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1
Sunday and Tuesday, January 17 and 19, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion
Angel Wang Plays Mozart
Angel Stanislav Wang, piano
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Beethoven Fantasia in G Minor, Op. 77
Dittersdorf Sonata in E-flat Major for Viola and Bass
Mozart Piano Quartet in E-flat Major
Sunday and Tuesday, February 16 and 21, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion
Jupiter Quartet Plays Beethoven
Jupiter String Quartet
Beethoven String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6
Beethoven String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127
Sunday, March 2, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion
Ehnes Quartet Plays Beethoven
Ehnes String Quartet
Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1
Beethoven String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2
Sunday, March 14, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion

Beethoven and Schubert
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Beethoven Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2
Schubert String Quartet in A Minor, “Rosamunde”
Sunday and Tuesday, March 30 and April 4, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion
Wang Chamber Music Series
Son Plays Dumky
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Yeol Eum Son, piano
Debussy String Quartet
Dvořák Piano Trio in E Minor, Dumky
Sunday, November 1, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion
McGill Plays Mozart
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Anthony McGill, clarinet
James Lee III Principal Brothers No. 3 for Solo Clarinet
Schulhoff Concertino
Mozart Clarinet Quintet
Sunday, December 13, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion
Ehnes and Friends
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
James Ehnes, violin
Orion Weiss, piano
Schubert Rondo in B Minor
Jennifer Higdon Book of Brass for Brass Quintet
Chausson Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet, Op. 21
Sunday, February 14, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion

Brahms String Quartet
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Damien Geter I Said What I Said for Woodwind Quintet
Shawn Okpebholo Rise for Woodwind Quintet
Brahms String Quartet in C Minor, Op. 51, No. 1
Sunday, May 9, 3pm · Daniels Pavilion
All That Jazz Series
Lucy Wijnands, vocalist
Wednesday, October 14, 6pm and 8:30pm · Daniels Pavilion
John Fedchock, trombone
Wednesday, November 11, 6pm and 8:30pm · Daniels Pavilion
Adam Schroeder, baritone saxophone
Wednesday, December 16, 6pm and 8:30pm · Daniels Pavilion
Jerry Weldon, saxophone
Wednesday, January 13, 6pm and 8:30pm · Daniels Pavilion
Jocelyn Gould, guitar
Wednesday, February 10, 6pm and 8:30pm · Daniels Pavilion
Bobby Watson, saxophone
Wednesday, March 17, 6pm and 8:30pm · Daniels Pavilion
Terumasa Hino, trumpet
Wednesday, April 7, 6pm and 8:30pm · Daniels Pavilion
The Music of Cole Porter
Wednesday, May 5, 6pm and 8:30pm · Daniels Pavilion

Grand Piano Series
Narrative Musicales: The Nutcracker Origins
Konstantin Soukhovetski, piano
Discover the dark twists of the original fairytale and hear Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed on
piano live, synchronized with rare archival ballet footage. Through riveting commentary, Konstantin
Soukhovetski becomes both performer and storyteller, bringing wit and insight to the beloved tale.
Prepare to be surprised, delighted and newly inspired.
Thursday, November 19, 4pm · Ubben Signature Event Space
Narrative Musicales: Chopin Salon
Konstantin Soukhovetski, piano
Michael Davidman, piano
Blending beloved works with spoken readings of letters and historical anecdotes, this program offers a
rare glimpse into the soul of Frédéric Chopin. Heard within the composer’s life, his music takes on new
meaning as dazzling brilliance and intimate confessions intertwine to reveal the deeply human story
behind it.
Thursday, February 4, 4pm · Ubben Signature Event Space
Narrative Musicales: Immortal Beloved
Konstantin Soukhovetski, piano
Delve into the heart, mind and private world of Ludwig van Beethoven. Referencing the film Immortal
Beloved, the program unfolds through music and spoken vignettes, both real and imagined, tracing the
loves and life of one of Western civilization’s most influential composers—and unveiling a new
transcription of an iconic movement.
Thursday, May 6, 4pm · Ubben Signature Event Space
Grand Piano Series Performances

Katie Liu, piano
Chopin Nocturne No. 14 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 48, No. 2
Chopin Three Mazurkas, Op. 50
Chopin Two Polonaises, Op. 26
Chopin Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47
Schumann Arabeske, Op. 18
Brahms Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 1
Wednesday, November 4, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion
Vitaly Starikov, piano
J.S. Bach Italian Concerto, BWV 971
Shostakovich Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 61
Schumann Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13
Wednesday, December 9, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion
Galvin Cello Quartet
Mozart (arr. Moore) Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Massenet (arr. Sabouret) Meditation from Thaïs
Beethoven (arr. Yu) Variations on a Theme from Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus
C. Schumann (arr. Galvin Cello Quartet) 6 Lieder, Op. 13
Paganini (arr. Galvin Cello Quartet) Variations on a Theme by Rossini (Moses)
Rossini (arr. Galvin Cello Quartet) Overture to The Barber of Seville
Wagner (arr. Galvin Cello Quartet) Feierliches Stück
J. Strauss Jr. (arr. Galvin Cello Quartet) Overture to Die Fledermaus
Wednesday, January 20, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion

Angel Stanislav Wang, piano
Liszt Fantasie in F Minor, Op. 49
Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 in C-sharp Minor
Rachmaninoff Selections from Etudes-tableaux, Op. 33 and 39
Rachmaninoff Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 36
Wednesday, February 17, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion
Ariel Lanyi, piano
Haydn Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:39
Berg Piano Sonata, Op. 1
Beethoven Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli, Op. 120
Wednesday, March 3, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion
Louis Lortie, piano
Chopin Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante, Op. 22
Chopin Mazurkas, Op. 59
Chopin Polonaise No. 5 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 44
Chopin Polonaise No. 1 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 26, No. 1
Chopin Mazurkas, Op. 24
Chopin Polonaise No. 7 in A-flat Major, Op. 61, Polonaise-fantaisie
Wednesday, March 31, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion
Manhattan Piano Trio
Wayne Lee, violin
Dmitry Kouzov, cello
Milana Strezeva, piano
Beethoven Variations on an Original Theme in E-flat Major, Op. 44
Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 49
Ravel Piano Trio
Wednesday, April 21, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion
Piano Talks Series
Home for the Holidays
Jodie DeSalvo, piano
Jodie DeSalvo kicks off her Piano Talks series in a holiday program brimming with warmth, comfort and
familiar charm. Weaving together beloved seasonal melodies and reflective moments, the evening invites
listeners into a festive, welcoming setting grounded in intimacy and the expressive voice of the piano.
Thursday, December 10, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion

Broadway Bash
Jodie DeSalvo, piano
Carolann M. Sanita, vocalist
Mark Sanders, vocalist
Featuring the songs that stir the gamut of emotions, Jodie brings a slice of the Big Apple’s best, presenting
all your Broadway favorites with guest singers and Southwest Florida locals Carolann M. Sanita and Mark
Sanders.
Thursday, January 21, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion
Dueling Pianos
Jodie DeSalvo, piano
Colin Welford, piano
Join Jodie and guest pianist Colin Welford for an evening of musical fireworks as the two face off in a
dueling pianos event for the ages. Featuring the iconic songs you know and love, this spirited keyboard
showcase will have you humming long after the last note is played.
Thursday, February 18, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion
DeSalvo Family Favorites
Jodie DeSalvo, piano
Bennie DeSalvo, vocalist
Frank DeSalvo, vocalist
Jodie is joined by her two sons, Frank and Bennie, in a program showcasing their favorite solos and duets,
from Beethoven to Broadway and beyond. Accompanied by a three-piece band, the DeSalvo family puts
their musicality on display, inviting you to love their favorites as much as they do.
Thursday, March 18, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion
Simply Chopin
Jodie DeSalvo, piano
Get ready to be dazzled by Jodie’s virtuosity as she tests herself with a demanding program of Chopin
favorites. The evening features many of the works that revolutionized piano music, blending deeply
personal, melancholic expression while pushing the keyboard’s technical, harmonic and emotional
boundaries.

Thursday, April 8, 7pm · Daniels Pavilion
Dance Series
Miami City Ballet with the Naples Philharmonic
Gary Sheldon, conductor
Balanchine/Tchaikovsky Allegro Brillante
Robbins/Prince N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz
Delgado World Premiere Work
Tuesday, October 20, 6:30pm Prelude, 7:30pm Performance · Hayes Hall
ODC/Dance with the Naples Philharmonic
Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director
ODC/Dance brings its bold, kinetic style to Naples for the first time ever in a world-premiere
collaboration with a commissioned score by Grammy-winning composer Mason Bates, whose music fuses
symphonic structure with electronic pulse.
Tuesday, January 12, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Counted among the world’s most acclaimed dance companies, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
returns with repertory spanning nearly 300 works by more than 100 choreographers, many honoring the
African American cultural experience through modern dance, ballet, jazz and African-inspired movement.
Tuesday, February 9, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Miami City Ballet with the Naples Philharmonic
Gary Sheldon, conductor
Balanchine/Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2
Peck World Premiere Work
Peck/Copland Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes
Tuesday, April 6, 6:30pm Prelude, 7:30pm Performance · Hayes Hall

Visiting Orchestras Series
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, music director
Strauss Metamorphosen
Beethoven Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
Tuesday, January 26, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, music director
Schubert Symphony No. 6
J. Strauss Overture to Carnival in Rome
J. Strauss Ballet Music from Carnival in Rome
J. Strauss Entr’acte from A Night in Venice
J. Strauss Angelica Polka
J. Strauss With Us at Home (Bei uns z’Haus) Waltzes
J. Strauss Quadrille from The Gypsy Baron
Sunday, January 31, 7pm · Hayes Hall
Munich Philharmonic
Lahav Shani, chief conductor
Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin
Brahms Violin Concerto
Schubert Symphony in C Major, “Great”
Monday, February 15, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano, chief conductor
Maxim Vengerov, violin
Beethoven Violin Concerto
Shostakovich Symphony No. 8
Tuesday, March 9, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall

Broadway Series
Hamilton
The unforgettable story of passion, unstoppable ambition and the dawn of a new nation, seen by more
than 28 million people around the world. Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding
Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love and a legacy that would shape the course of a
nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B
and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. Hamilton
features book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy
Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony
Awards, it has won Grammy Awards, Olivier Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Tuesday-Sunday, November 24-29, 2026 · Hayes Hall
Death Becomes Her
Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best
frenemy Helen Sharp are about to go too far… thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and
a secret potion that’s to die for. Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award-winning, drop-dead hilarious new
musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film with direction and choreography by Tony winner
Christopher Gattelli. Death Becomes Her is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety) and “a
cheek-aching laughter roller coaster—the most fun night out!” (The Daily Beast). Experience the
“savagely funny” (Time Out) pop-culture phenomenon that’s been certified “hilarious” by The New York
Times, Entertainment Weekly, Goldie Hawn, Beyoncé (!!) and countless fans on Instagram, TikTok and
beyond.
Tuesday, December 29, 2026–Sunday, January 3, 2027 · Hayes Hall

The Great Gatsby
The party’s roaring in Naples! The Great Gatsby is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and
energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony
Award-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the
roaring twenties to life on stage. Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story
of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (So You Think You Can Dance),
a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones) and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland
(Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square).
Tuesday-Sunday, February 2-7, 2027 · Hayes Hall
The Sound of Music
For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and
irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s
meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the
country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien
(Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family captivates audiences with
its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like Do-Re-Mi,
Sixteen Going on Seventeen and Edelweiss, The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who
chooses not to live behind closed doors—and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
Tuesday-Sunday, February 23-28, 2027 · Hayes Hall
The Notebook
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and
Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them
apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a
deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear
Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, Rent) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida) and features music and lyrics
by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s This Is Us)
and choreography by Katie Spelman. “Absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed.” — Chris Jones, Chicago
Tribune
Tuesday-Friday, March 23-28, 2027 · Hayes Hall

BOOP! The Musical
“What’s not to love about Betty Boop?” — Chicago Tribune
BOOP! The Musical is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that brings the iconic character
Betty Boop to life like never before! When Betty dreams of an ordinary day off from superstardom, she’s
swept into a “bright and bubbly” (Time Out New York) adventure of color, music and love in New York
City. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, with songs by Grammy winner
David Foster, lyrics by Tony Award nominee Susan Birkenhead and a book by Tony Award winner Bob
Martin, BOOP! is “a show-stopping rainbow of joy” (The Daily Beast) that’s fun for everyone!
Tuesday-Sunday, April 13-18, 2027 · Hayes Hall
Naples Philharmonic Specials
An Evening of Overtures
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, associate conductor
Experience the excitement of music’s most memorable beginnings as the Naples Philharmonic presents a
program of cherished overtures and opening pieces. From classical and opera masterpieces to favorites
from Broadway and beyond, this eclectic concert showcases the drama and exhilarating works that have
been a cornerstone of music over centuries.
Tuesday, November 10, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Gulfshore Opera Presents Madama Butterfly
Naples Philharmonic
Jorge Parodi, conductor
Gulfshore Opera joins the Naples Philharmonic for Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. With its luminous
orchestral writing and unforgettable arias, this landmark work remains one of opera’s most moving
portraits of devotion and loss.
Saturday, November 14, 7pm · Hayes Hall
Handel’s Messiah
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, associate conductor
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Jeremy T. Warner, director
Sweeping choruses and scintillating arias fill Hayes Hall as the Naples Philharmonic and featured soloists
perform Handel’s Messiah, illuminating the dramatic arc and enduring role of this beloved work as one of
the season’s defining musical traditions.
Thursday, December 3, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall

Naples Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Naples Ballet
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, associate conductor
The magic of the holidays comes alive with Naples Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s
Romantic-era masterpiece performed by the Naples Philharmonic, this sparkling production delights
audiences of all ages with breathtaking choreography, cherished characters and the enchantment of the
season.
Saturday, December 5, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Sunday, December 6, 2pm and 7pm · Hayes Hall
Holiday Pops
Naples Philharmonic
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus
Jeremy T. Warner, director
Barbara Sletto, director
A cherished tradition returns as the Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus and Naples
Philharmonic Youth Chorus share classic carols and contemporary holiday favorites capturing the warmth
and joy of the season.
Thursday–Friday, December 17–18, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Saturday, December 19, 2pm and 7:30pm · Hayes Hall
Sunday, December 20, 2pm · Hayes Hall
Patriotic Pops
Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, associate conductor
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus
Jeremy T. Warner, director
Barbara Sletto, director
Honor our veterans and the nation’s history in this stirring annual tribute to America’s rich musical
heritage. Featuring the Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus and Naples Philharmonic
Youth Chorus, this patriotic program blends powerful orchestral and choral works in an evening marked
by pride, gratitude and remembrance.
Thursday–Friday, May 27–28, 7:30pm · Hayes Hall

ARTIS—NAPLES
Artis—Naples, home of The Baker Museum and Naples Philharmonic, creates and presents world-class
visual and performing arts. Through our multidisciplinary offerings, we inspire, educate and entertain to
engage and enrich the growing and diversifying community.
KIMBERLY K. QUERREY and LOUIS A. SIMPSON CULTURAL CAMPUS
Led by CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen and Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley,
Artis—Naples offers more than 800 visual and performing arts experiences annually across its 8.5-acre
Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus and throughout the community.
Artis—Naples welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for a broad array of artistic and
educational opportunities perfect for audiences of all backgrounds and interests. The cultural campus is
home to five buildings, including two performance halls (Frances Pew Hayes Hall and Myra J. Daniels
Pavilion), The Baker Museum, the Toni Stabile Education Building and the Kohan Administration
Building.
NAPLES PHILHARMONIC
The Naples Philharmonic has long been recognized as one of the cornerstones of Southwest Florida’s arts
community. As part of Artis—Naples, the Naples Philharmonic performs more than 140 orchestral and
chamber music concerts, as well as opera and ballet, education, community and special event concerts
annually between September and June in the 1,477-seat Hayes Hall, the 283-seat Daniels Pavilion and
around Southwest Florida. The Naples Philharmonic has enjoyed a history of working with world-class
music directors. With the 2026-27 season, Alexander Shelley enters his third season as artistic and music
director, following two successful years and an extended commitment through the end of the decade.
Podium leadership also includes Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, celebrating 17 years in this role in
the coming 2026-27 season and bringing pops performances that celebrate music across genres.
Renowned violinist James Ehnes continues as artistic partner through the 2026-27 season, working with
Naples Philharmonic musicians in a variety of settings with a focus on inspiring and embodying a high
level of artistry.
THE BAKER MUSEUM
The Baker Museum is the foremost fine art museum in Southwest Florida, presenting an ambitious slate
of exhibitions annually to complement installations of works from its permanent collection. Comprising
more than 3,000 objects, the museum’s broad holdings of 20th- and 21st-century art reflect particular
strengths in modern art of the United States and Mexico. The Baker Museum’s collection demonstrates
the generosity and commitment of area collectors, including significant gifts from the collection of the late
Olga Hirshhorn.
In 2025, The Baker Museum was accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national
recognition for museums in the United States, affirming the museum’s commitment to excellence,
accountability and public service.
With more than two decades of collecting and exhibiting, the museum is committed to the stewardship
and scholarship of its collections and to fostering inspiring and transformative experiences with the visual
arts. At the same time, The Baker Museum partners with the world’s leading arts institutions to make
extraordinary exhibitions accessible to the Southwest Florida community—including the National Portrait
Gallery, London and the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation. In 2020, Artis—Naples celebrated the
renovation and expansion of The Baker Museum and adjoining Norris Garden, designed by
Weiss/Manfredi Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism, which created new spaces for multidisciplinary
exploration and social interaction.

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY
In addition to creating and presenting visual and performing arts, Artis—Naples provides robust
education and community activities for students of all ages in Collier and Lee counties. Each season,
thousands of Collier County Public School students interact with Artis—Naples education programming,
both on our cultural campus and in their classrooms. Beyond our commitment to youth education, the
Lifelong Learning program provides informative lectures and study opportunities for adults seeking to
engage more deeply with the arts.
The Friends of Artis—Naples, comprised of more than 3,500 donor households, offers activities, travel
experiences and events designed to foster a deeper relationship between patrons and the arts.
In 2017, Artis—Naples acquired the Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), expanding its film
offerings and providing a platform for the festival’s continued excellence and growth. In 2023, the
festival’s 15th anniversary year, NIFF was named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “20 Great Film Festivals
in Vacation Destinations.”