Symphony, Concerts, and Opera in Southwest Florida

 

SYMPHONY

Around Town – The Naples Philharmonic Community Performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. March 21 at First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs. Classic favorites loved by the community, featuring Zachary DePue on violin, under the baton of Radu Paponiu. 9751 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. $35 adults, $15 students. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.

Romance Music – The Naples Community Orchestra performs Romantic Classics at 3 p.m. March 23 at Moorings Presbyterian Church. The program features Beethoven ‘s Egmont Overture; Chausson’s Poème, featuring Boris Sandler, concertmaster; and Dvorak’s Symphony #8. 791 Harbour Drive in Naples. Tickets are $40. www.NaplesCommunityOrchestra.org or 239-944-7311.

Youth Performance – The Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus performs its Winter Concert at 7 p.m. March 25 at Moorings Presbyterian Church. The program includes a variety of choral favorites under the direction of Barbara Sletto, youth chorus director, and accompanied by Thomas DeLessio, collaborative pianist. 791 Harbour Dr., Naples. Free but reserved tickets are required at https:// artisnaples.org/events/youth-chorus-032524?id=16726 or 239-597-1900.

Magic Carpet – The Naples Philharmonic Youth Symphonia performs at 11 a.m. March 30 in Daniels Pavilion at Artis— Naples. Gregg Anderson directs this intimate 45-minute concert with instrument demonstrations and a Q&A. Part of the Naples Philharmonic Magic Carpet Family Series, a program is designed for ages 3-9, to introduce them to the symphonia. This concert features Strings. A second concert with Naples Philharmonic percussion musicians takes place May 18. Reserved tickets are required for this free event. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Free. artisnaples.org or 239-597-1900.

OPERA

Dinner Event – Divas & Dinner is offered at 6 p.m. March 21 at The Club at The Strand, Naples. Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet at the Club at the Strand Garden Patio with The GO Divas. They will perform a concert featuring spring-themed selections with piano accompaniment. Popular, upbeat melodies are interspersed with beautiful, classical solos and opera ensembles creating a memorable concert of fine vocal music. This joyous celebration will highlight our youth from Gulfshore Opera’s Harmony Choir chapters. $125. 5840 Strand Blvd., Naples. 239-529-3925 or gulfshoreopera.org.

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