Fri/Sat, Nov 14-15, 2025 | 8pm
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, WOOLNER STAGE
MARTIN MARIETTA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RALEIGH

Click here for a printable version of this program

North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Paul Watkins, cello

Jennifer Higdon (b. 1965)  program notes
Suite from Cold Mountain 

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)  program notes
Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129
    I. Nicht zu schnell
    II. Langsam
    III. Sehr lebhaft
Paul Watkins, cello

INTERMISSION

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat, Op. 55, “Eroica” program notes
    I. Allegro con brio
    II. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai
    III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace
    IV. Finale: Allegro molto

The North Carolina Symphony expresses our appreciation to Friday concert sponsors Mr. Philip W. Terrell, Jr. and Mrs. Stephanie Gray for their generous support.

The North Carolina Symphony expresses our appreciation to Saturday concert sponsor Sandy Sully for her generous support.