CLASSICAL
Czech Masterpieces – By the Naples Philharmonic at 8 p.m. April 18 and 20 in Hayes Hall at Artis—Naples. A celebration of Czech classical music, under the baton of respected Czech conductor Tomáš Netopil in a program featuring two of the country’s bestknown composers. Dvorák’s “Eighth Symphony” and Janácek’s “Taras Bulba” are capped with Dvorák’s “Te Deum,” featuring soprano Georgia Jarman, the Naples Philharmonic Chorus and the FGCU University Choir. Arrive at 7 p.m. for a prelude discussion with the conductor. Tickets start at $15. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.
Featured Soloist – Naples Philharmonic’s concertmaster Zachary DePue is the featured soloist at Camerata of Naples’ concert at 4 p.m. April 21 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Camerata of Naples performs J. C. Bach’s “Harpsichord Concerto No. 6.” DePue is featured on Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons Spring and Summer.” Grieg’s “Holberg Suite Op. 40 for String Orchestra” completes the concert. 500 Park Shore Drive, Naples. Tickets are $45 by email at [email protected] or 239-596-8404.
Classical Ambassador – Lang Lang performs at 8 p.m. April 23 in Hayes Hall at Artis—Naples. The innovator and ambassador of classical music performs a program that includes Fauré, Schumann and Chopin, but don’t be surprised when he mixes in a bit of Metallica and Pharrell Williams. $115-$125. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Free. artisnaples.org or 239-597-1900.
Li and Lee – Pianist Ying Li and violinist Shannon Lee — Li and Lee — perform at 3 p.m. April 24 in St. Leo Auditorium. Li earned top awards at the Sarasota Artist Series Piano Competition, Brevard Music Festival, International Liszt Piano Competition for Young Pianists, and was a finalist at Concours musical international de Montréal. Lee has won international competitions and top prizes including the 2020 Shanghai Isaac Stern Competition and has appeared as soloist with the Tokyo Symphony, Antwerp Symphony, Belgian National Orchestra, and New York String Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs. $45 in advance; $50 at the door. Part of the Grand Piano Series. grandpianoseries.org/events/ or 469-333-3231.
All That Jazz – The Naples Philharmonic performs “All That Jazz” with special guest Carla Cook at 8:30 p.m. April 24 in Daniels Pavilion at Artis—Naples. Featured performers include Lew Del Gatto, artistic director and tenor saxophone; James Suggs, trumpet; Mike Harvey, drums; Kevin Mauldin, bass; and Jerry Stawski, co-bandleader, on vocals and piano. The performers’ improvisational style comes directly from the swing tradition. $58. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org.
Spring Concert – The Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra performs its Spring Concert at 4 p.m. April 28 in Hayes Hall at Artis—Naples. Radu Paponiu conducts the young musicians in a program of Haydn from “Symphony No. 103,” Sibelius’ “Finlandia, Op. 26” and Tchaikovsky’s Suite from “Sleeping Beauty.” Admission is free, but reserved seating is required. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. 239-597-1900 or artisnaples.org
Teen Harpist – Noah Michaels, just 16, is the featured soloist performing with the chamber music ensemble Camerata of Naples at 4 p.m. May 7 at Moorings Church. The program features C. Debussy’s “Danse Sacree et Profane” for harp and strings, E. V. Dohnányi and P. I. Tchaikovsky. Camerata of Naples has a core group of 14 local professional musicians. Michaels is the principal harpist with the Florida Youth Orchestra and Broward Symphony Orchestra. 791 Harbour Drive, Naples. Tickets are $40 at www.cameratanaples.org or 239-596-8404.
OPERA
Playing Locally – Gulfshore Opera presents “Turandot” at 7 p.m. April 27 at Hayes Hall at Artis–Naples, supported by the Naples Philharmonic. Italian composer Puccini’s final work is well-known to modern audiences thanks to opera’s most famous aria “Nessun Dorma,” performed by greats like Luciano Pavarotti, Aretha Franklin and Jackie Evanco. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. Tickets start at $45. 239-529-3925 or https:// gulfshoreopera.org.