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Blooms with Exciting April Events

rtis—Naples, Southwest Florida’s premier destination for On April 7, Ehnes and Spano team up again
the visual and performing arts, has something for everyone when they are joined by musicians of the Naples
A this April. Whether it’s the continuation of The Baker Philharmonic in Daniels Pavilion for a Wang
Museum’s widely heralded exhibition George Gershwin and Modern Chamber Music program featuring Brahms’
Art: A Rhapsody in Blue, the opening of a new Andy Warhol Violin Sonata No. 3 and Dvořák’s Third String
exhibit, two amazing Naples Philharmonic Masterworks programs, Quintet. Patrons will also be treated to two
Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird or evenings of three often-overlooked classical
performances by pianist Lang Lang compositions from Czech masters Dvořák and
Lang Lang
and blues-rockers George Thorogood Janáček. Soprano Georgia Jarman, baritone
and The Destroyers, the Hugh Russell, the Naples Philharmonic
month ahead promises to Chorus and the FGCU University Choir join Hugh Russel
be a memorable one. the Naples Philharmonic for a celebration
In addition to the first of the music under the baton of respected Czech conductor
major museum exhibition Tomáš Netopil. Tomáš Netopil on April 18 and 20.
dedicated to Gershwin’s Photo by Marco Closing out the month, the orchestra
passion for the visual arts, Deep Cuts from the Ahmet Borggreve. joins Gulfshore Opera for a special
Ertegün Collection offers an inside look at the artistic presentation of Puccini’s Turandot as
interests of another American music man: Ahmet you’ve never seen it before on April 27.
Ertegün, the founder and former president of Atlantic Broadway, jazz, rock and blues
George Thorogood
Records. This exhibition of modern art includes a enthusiasts will also have something
stunning selection of rarities from well known artists as well as to cheer about in April. The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra’s
impressive works from underrepresented creators. The showcase All That Jazz concerts in Daniels Pavilion continue with jazz
of notable art collections continues April 6 with the opening trumpeter extraordinaire Eddie Henderson on April 3 and the
of Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop | Works from the Bank of exemplary vocals of Carla Cook on April 24. Daniels Pavilion
America Collection. The Warhol exhibition includes rare complete will also host Power of Love, the premier Huey Lewis and the
portfolios and individual prints from the Pop Art icon, including News tribute band, on April 5 and the U.K.’s No. 1 jive and swing
some that were considered controversial when they debuted. Two band The Jive Aces on April 27. The pinnacle of Artis—Naples
striking exhibitions that have been enjoyed by visitors since the Broadway series arrives on the Hayes Hall stage April 9-14 with
fall—Tamara Kostianovsky: Botanical Revolution and The Face of Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning
Immokalee—close on April 7 and April 28, respectively. masterwork, To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Emmy winning actor
April also offers classical music enthusiasts plenty to get excited Richard Thomas.
about with several Naples Philharmonic Capping off the month are two performances music fans
programs filling up the calendar. Artis— are sure to remember long after any encore. On April 23, piano
Naples Artistic Partner and violin virtuoso virtuoso Lang Lang returns to Naples to perform works by
James Ehnes kicks off the month on April Schubert, Schumann, Chopin and more—one of only two
5-6 when he joins guest conductor Robert performances the pianist has scheduled in Florida during 2024 and
Spano and the orchestra for a program one of eight he has scheduled in the U.S. this year.
that includes Saint-Saëns’ riveting Violin And finally, wrapping the month in a blues-rock bow,
Concerto No. 3 and Tchaikovsky’s somber James Ehnes. George Thorogood and The Destroyers are sure to please the
yet powerful Pathétique Symphony. Photo by naughty with hits like Bad to the Bone, Born to Be Bad and
Benjamin Ealovega. I Drink Alone.

Tickets and additional details can be found at
ArtisNaples.org

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