THIS WEEK AT THE PHIL

Major/Minor Concert

Musicians from the Philharmonic Youth Orchestra play side by side with professional musicians from the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, and by themselves, in the final Major/Minor Concert of the season at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition winners will also be featured.

The concert, conducted by Laura Joella and Charles Gottschalk, will take place Sunday, May 17, at 7 p.m. at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts.

Highlights include selections by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Vaughan Williams, Sibelius, Wagner and others.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Tchaikovsky and Brahms

The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Ensemble will present "Tchaikovsky & Brahms" on Wednesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. at the Philharmonic Center.

On the program: Tchaikovsky's "Souvenir de Florence," perhaps his finest chamber composition, full of lovely melodies and rhythmic vitality. This work for string sextet evokes Tchaikovsky's visit to the Italian city. Another chamber jewel is Brahms' Horn Trio for horn, violin and piano. Considered one of the 19th century's most important chamber works for horn, the Horn Trio captures the instrument's wonderful range of musical colors.

Tickets to "Tchaikovsky & Brahms" are $32 for adults and $15 for students.

Magic Carpet Concerts

The fun-filled Magic Carpet Concerts, a Philharmonic Center tradition, return with an all-new series of programs highlighting the various sections of the orchestra. Each of these events features a small ensemble from the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra performing a 45-minute program. These programs are primarily for children ages 3-9, but can be enjoyed by everyone.

"Brass at the Circus" - The brass section plays music about your favorite animals Saturday, May 16, 9:30 or 11:30 a.m.

"Colors of the Winds" - The musicians will demonstrate the different tonal colors of the woodwind instruments Saturday, May 23, 9:30 or 11:30 a.m.

"Rap on Percussion" - Groove to the rhythm of the percussion section - their unique instruments are made of wood, metal and skins Saturday, May 30, 9:30 or 11:30 a.m.

Tickets to each Magic Carpet Concert are $8. Everyone, including infants, must have a ticket.

The Ten Tenors

The world-renowned Ten Tenors return to Southwest Florida for one performance at the Philharmonic Center on Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m.

Australia's Ten Tenors have charmed audiences around the world with their showmanship and dynamic vocal prowess — featuring a repertoire that ranges

from jazz to opera to pop. These classically trained singers fuse brilliant musicianship with comedy and personal flair. The Ten Tenors have been seen by more than 77 million people on four continents since they burst onto the scene in 2001 and have twice played to sold-out audiences at the Phil.

Tickets to The Ten Tenors are $50.

For more information or to order tickets, contact Customer Service at 597-1900 or toll-free at (800) 597-1900 or visit www.thephil.org. The Philharmonic Center for the Arts is at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. in Naples. The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.