November 13, 2026 — 7:30 PM
Capitol Theater
Madison, Wisconsin
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Inviting. Vibrant. Energetic.

We kick off our 2026/27 Masterworks season with a program bold and full of personality, as pianist John Novacek returns to play Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. He will also perform Michael Daugherty’s Le Tombeau de Liberace, a virtuosic, tongue-in-cheek tribute to showmanship. The evening closes with Strauss’s Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, music brimming with wit and color inspired by Molière’s classic comedy. Join us for an evening of music that’s inviting, vibrant, and meant to be shared with friends.

About John Novacek

Versatile, Grammy-nominated pianist John Novacek regularly tours the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia as solo recitalist, chamber musician and concerto soloist; in the latter capacity he has presented over thirty concerti with dozens of orchestras. John Novacek’s major American performances have been heard in New York City’s Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ David Geffen and Alice Tully halls, 92nd Street Y, Columbia University’s Miller Theater, Merkin Concert Hall, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Symphony Space, Washington’s The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Chicago’s Symphony Center and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, while international venues include Paris’ Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Salle Gaveau and Musée du Louvre, London’s Wigmore Hall and Barbican Centre and Tokyo’s Suntory, Opera City and Bunkamura halls.  Read John's full bio here.

Program

DAUGHERTY | Le Tombeau de Liberace
RAVEL | Piano Concerto in G
STRAUSS | Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme

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

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What to Expect

Pre-Concert Talk
Pre-Concert Talk

Join us to learn more from Music Director Andrew Sewell and guest soloist John Novacek about tonight's program.
Doors: 6:00 PM
Talk: 6:30 - 7:00 PM
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. 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

Join us for our post-concert party and meet someone new! As an attendee, you'll receive our 'Know before you go' email so you can stress less about the details, and enjoy yourself more.

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