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Artis—Naples in December: A Gift that Keeps Giving

his holiday season, Artis—Naples offers a full calendar of pianist Jeremy Denk, the orchestra will perform Beethoven’s
festive programming, from three continuing exhibitions spirited and sophisticated Piano Concerto No. 1, Peruvian
T at The Baker Museum to a stocking full of Naples composer Jimmy López’s percussive and vibrant Perú Negro and
Philharmonic performances and the return of a beloved musical. Prokofiev’s enchanting Suite from Cinderella. Before and after
Leading the month’s highlights are a series of holiday the Masterworks performance, Denk also joins musicians of the
performances, including smooth jazz favorite Dave Koz on Naples Philharmonic in Daniels Pavilion on December 9 and 14
December 1, Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr., on December 3 in a program featuring Beethoven’s poignant Piano Sonata No. 27
and superstar soprano Sarah Brightman on December 14, Jodie in E Minor and Schubert’s charming Piano Quintet in A Major,
DeSalvo’s Christmas with Jodie returns December 11, and modern affectionately known as the Trout.
a cappella sensation Straight No Chaser brings its spirited blend In The Baker Museum, the exhibition sonia louise davis: to
of holiday favorites, R&B, doo-wop, country, hip-hop and more reverberate tenderly—which opened last month and reflects the
on December 28. And while Handel’s Messiah has often echoed artist’s fascination with improvisation through textile-based soft
through Hayes Hall, few ensembles perform it with the depth paintings, custom steel instruments and a site-specific mural—
of the 211 year old Handel and Haydn Society, presenting continues on view, alongside Tamara de Lempicka, a showcase of
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the Baroque masterwork for its 172 consecutive season on the Art Deco painter’s bold style and groundbreaking career. A
December 2. screening of the new documentary The True Story of Tamara de
The Naples Philharmonic will be busy spreading inspiration Lempicka & The Art of Survival takes place in Daniels Pavilion on
and cheer in December, with several performances throughout December 10. Also continuing, Florida Contemporary 2025-26
the month. On December 7, the orchestra joins a cast of talented spotlights four notable artists currently practicing in the Sunshine
vocalists for Gulfshore Opera’s Carmen led by conductor State.
Jorge Parodi. A few days later, on December 12, they share Rounding out the month, saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jr.,
the stage with country superstar Trisha Yearwood for her 12 performs with the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra for All That
Days of Christmas Tour, featuring songs from her latest album, Jazz on December 17, and Les Misérables returns to Hayes Hall
Christmastime! On December 18, former Naples Philharmonic beginning December 30, running through the first week of the new
Associate Conductor Radu Paponiu returns to lead the orchestra, year.
joined by Broadway’s Michael Longoria, the Naples Philharmonic
Chorus and Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus, for the
cherished Holiday Pops tradition.
On December 11 and 13, the Naples Philharmonic returns
with its third Masterworks program of the season. Led by
Peruvian-American conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and
joined by the technically brilliant and musically dynamic

Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus performs during Holiday Pops.
Photo by Darron Silva.

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