You are bidding on two tickets to the April 5, 2024 performance - included in these tickets is admission to the Baker Museum

Tchaikovsky Pathétique Symphony
Naples Philharmonic Masterworks

Naples Philharmonic
Robert Spano, conductor
James Ehnes, violin

Debussy — Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Saint-Saëns — Violin Concerto No. 3
Tchaikovsky — Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”

Artistic Partner James Ehnes returns for his second Masterworks performance of the season, joining the orchestra under the baton of venerated guest conductor Robert Spano to present a true feast for classical music lovers. The program commences with Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, an intimate and ethereal work with a dreamy, sensual soundscape, followed by Saint-Saëns’ spellbinding Violin Concerto No. 3, featuring James as soloist. The program culminates with Tchaikovsky’s monumental “Pathétique” Symphony, abounding in sweeping emotional depth and profound beauty, offering a window into the composer’s innermost feelings of despair and longing shortly before the end of his life.

Prelude at 7pm
Join the conductor before the performance for an insightful 30-minute prelude discussion about the program.

Music and Museum
All Masterworks tickets include same-day admission to The Baker Museum. Museum hours on day of performance: 10am-8pm. In addition, the doors to Hayes Hall will open 90 minutes prior to this performance. Arrive early to enjoy the exhibitions and light fare available at Heidi's Place.

The Baker Museum is the foremost fine art museum in Southwest Florida. Emphasizing modern and contemporary art, the museum hosts several traveling exhibitions annually to complement installations of works from its permanent collections. Dedicated to stewardship and scholarship, The Baker Museum provides world-class exhibitions and educational opportunities for Southwest Florida’s diverse community.