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ARTIS–UPLIFTING

FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Artis–Naples holiday programming is filled with the spirit of our post-storm community initiative
Artis–Uplifting, helping those who were affected heal through the restorative power of the arts.
“While many in our area are continuing the long process of recovery from the storm, Artis–Naples
is here to bring hope and inspiration through the arts,” says CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen.
“Our wish is that time spent at Artis–Naples during this difficult time can be a gift of comfort and
joy to this holiday season.”

Through the Artis–Uplifting program, admission to The Baker Museum is free through
December 31, offering visitors the opportunity to view several stellar exhibitions, including
Helen Frankenthaler: Late Works, 1990-2003, Ran Hwang: Becoming Again; Recent Acquisitions:
2019-Present; and Florida Contemporary 2022-23. More information about performances and
presentations that are part of Artis–Uplifting can be found at artisnaples.org.
Artis–Naples’ traditional holiday programs
will certainly make spirits rise, beginning
with voices lifted in song to present Handel’s Speaking of star-crossed lovers, Artis–Naples’
Messiah on December 1. Associate Conductor first touring Broadway production of the
Radu Paponiu and the Naples Philharmonic, 2022-23 season, Hadestown, makes its bows
along with the Naples Philharmonic Chorus on the Hayes Hall stage December 27 through
under the direction of Jeremy T. Warner, pres- January 1. This modern retelling of the mythic
ent one of music’s most beloved choral works couples Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades
in this treasured and inspiring holiday classic. and Persephone garnered multiple awards,
including the 2019 Tony Award for Best
The Naples Philharmonic stays in the holiday Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for
spirit for the Holiday Pops from December 15 Best Musical Theater Album.
through 18, joined by the Naples Philharmonic
Chorus and the Naples Philharmonic Youth Rounding out a December filled with musical
Chorus under the direction of Barbara Sletto gifts, audiences will thrill to the Beethoven
to perform a variety of festive standards in a Violin Concerto as performed by the new
holly-decked Hayes Hall. Artistic Partner James Ehnes and the Naples
Philharmonic, with guest conductor Sir Mark
And of course, it wouldn’t feel like the holidays Elder, on December 9 and 10.
without the annual presentation of Naples
Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker on December 20 and December 21, with the Naples For tickets and additional information visit:
Philharmonic. Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale comes to life in this enchanting performance by local artisnaples.org.
dancers from Naples Ballet and nationally recognized professional soloists.

But it’s not just holiday programming that
will be keeping things lively at Artis–Naples
in December. Opera fans can also rejoice as
Opera Naples presents Gounod’s Romeo et Above: Ran Hwang, Contemplation Time
Juliette December 4 and December 5. This Left from top: Holiday Pops, performed by the
opera in five acts is a retelling of Shakespeare’s Naples Philharmonic
famous tragedy, filled with harmonious duets, The Nutcracker, performed by the Naples Ballet
dazzling waltzes, family feuds, and the most Maria-Christina Oliveras in the Hadestown
famous of all star-crossed lovers. North American Tour; Photo by T. Charles Erickson

10 Life in Naples December 2022