Naples Community Orchestra Live Performance - " Mediterranean Mezze"

Mediterranean Mezze offers a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean spirit through a colorful orchestral program. The concert opens with Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture, a lively and radiant burst of musical energy that evokes the excitement and joy of a Roman street festival. Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian” follows, inspired by the composer’s travels and full of sunny warmth, spirited rhythms, and joyful melodies that capture the Mediterranean’s vibrant character. The program features Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Concerto for 2 Guitars and Orchestra, brought to life by amazing brother-due, Ziggy & Miles Johnson, delivering a romantic and cinematic exploration of Mediterranean lyricism. The evening concludes with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, a dazzling suite of Spanish-inspired dances and dazzling orchestral solos, providing a festive and vivid musical finale.

This program is a rich tapestry of Mediterranean influences, evoking the landscapes, cultures, and festive traditions of Italy and Spain, all brought to vivid life by masterful orchestration and virtuosic performances. Listeners will be swept away on an evocative journey through sunlit streets, joyous celebrations, and passionate dances that highlight the warmth and diversity of Mediterranean music.

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