2025 Season Highlights
Listen for yourself: this is why NCO has been called "an organization in ascendancy" by Harriet Heithaus of The Naples Press. The proof is in the music!
NCO - 2025 Season Highlights
Overture to Nabucco
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 - 1st Movement
Rachmaninoff 2nd Piano Concerto, 1st Movement
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2, 3rd Movement
"This is an organization in ascendancy."
- Harriet Heithaus, The Naples Press
In her recent article in The Naples Press, Harriet Heithaus highlights the remarkable resurgence of the NCO under the leadership of our Artistic Director, Dr. Alvin Ho. In her review of our January concert, she notes that it was a resounding success, with every seat filled and people even standing at the back to hear our performances of Rachmaninoff, Verdi, and Beethoven.
The first 2 paragraphs of the article says it all:
Anyone who was at the January Naples Community Orchestra concert at Moorings Presbyterian Church got the message: This is an organization in ascendancy.
The pews were filled. The window seats along the walls were filled. People were standing in the back to hear the orchestra perform Rachmaninoff, Verdi and Beethoven.
Heithaus attributes this surge in popularity to several factors, chief among them being NCO's renewed focus on marketing and Ho's energetic approach to programming. As she quotes NCO's President, Janice Jack, "He's young. He's energetic. He's planned repertoire that A. we can play and B. is challenging."
As we continue to grow and evolve, we're thrilled to see our efforts recognized in such a positive light. We invite you to join us for our next performance and experience firsthand the excitement that Heithaus so vividly describes in her article.
For the full story, please follow the link to Heithaus's article in The Naples Press.
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Naples' Community Symphony Orchestra
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We are a group of dedicated musicians, both professional and community-based, united by our love for classical music. Our collaboration with Artis-Naples and the Naples Philharmonic not only enhances our orchestra but also enriches the local community.
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We host a reception after every concert where you can enjoy a glass of champagne and meet the orchestra members and Music Director, Dr. Alvin Ho. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow classical music enthusiasts, make new friends, and support the community—it's more than just a concert; it’s the NCO Experience.
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