TUE NOV 4, 2025, 7:30 PM
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Cristian Măcelaru , conductor
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Johannes BRAHMS (1833–1897)
Tragische Ouvertüre ("Tragic Overture"), Op. 81
Edward ELGAR (1857–1934)
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in E Minor, Op. 85
Adagio – Moderato
Lento – Allegro molto
Adagio – Lento
Allegro
George ENESCU (1881–1955)
Romanian Rhapsody in A Major, Op. 11, No. 1
There will be no intermission.
The CSO is grateful to CSO Season Sponsor Western & Southern Financial Group and Encore Sponsor Messer Construction.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of the Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation, the Nina Browne Parker Trust, and the thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The CSO in-orchestra Steinway piano is made possible in part by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust.
November & December 2025
Welcome to the second issue of the 2025-26 Season! Read about how Cristian Măcelaru's legacy intertwines with that of George Enescu, the health benefits of live music and the newest additions to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
