March 28, 2025 — 7:30 PM
Capitol Theater
Madison, Wisconsin
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Masterworks IV

The fourth concert opens with More Seasons by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels. Celebrated for his ability to seamlessly blend genres, this work sets the stage for Cello Concerto No. 2 by Victor Herbert. The orchestra will be joined by internationally acclaimed cellist Amit Peled to perform this piece from the late Romantic era, bringing forth the soulful richness of the cello in a dialogue with the orchestra. We conclude with Beethoven’s iconic masterpiece that has transcended centuries – Symphony No. 5, with its opening four-note motif being one of the most recognizable in the world.

About Amit Peled

Amit Peled, cello

Praised by The Strad magazine and The New York Times, internationally renowned cellist Amit Peled is acclaimed as one of the most exciting and virtuosic instrumentalists on the concert stage today. Having performed in many of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., Salle Gaveau in Paris, Wigmore Hall in London, and the Konzerthaus Berlin, Peled has released over a dozen recordings on the Naxos, Centaur, Delos, and CTM Classics labels.

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Get Closer to the Music

Check out these Spotify playlists to explore the repertoire of Beethoven's Fifth and discover some of Amit Peled's highlights to get a taste of what's to come!

Beethoven's Fifth | Amit Peled Highlights

Program

ABELS | More Seasons
VICTOR HERBERT | Cello Concerto No. 2 in E minor, Op. 30
BEETHOVEN
| Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

RUN TIME: 1 HR 30 MINUTES
*program subject to change

Pre-Concert Sponsor

Concert Sponsor

Guest Artist Sponsor

Anonymous

Post-Concert Sponsor

Regina Milner

What to Expect

Pre-Concert Talk
Pre-Concert Talk

Join us to learn more from Music Director Andrew Sewell and Amit Peled about tonight's program.
Doors: 6:00 PM
Talk: 6:30 - 7:00 PM
Promenade Hall, 2nd Floor
Overture Center

What To Wear
What To Wear

Come as you are!
Music is all about the senses, so we want you to be comfortable while you enjoy it. Most of our attendees wear anything from jeans to dressy clothes. Learn more about the concert experience.

Getting Here
Getting Here

Map, directions, and parking information to help you plan your evening.

Beverages
Beverages

Cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages are available within the Capitol Theater lobby and at the pre-concert talk. Beverages are allowed into the theater with you for the performance, but please keep your ice sloshing to a minimum.

Post-Concert Party
Post-Concert Party

Select Masterworks concerts have a party following the event. As an attendee, you'll receive advance notice.

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