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Greg Zelek with Caleb Hudson, Trumpet
Venue: Overture Hall
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
7:30 p.m.
$25-$45
Single tickets on sale Sept. 4th
Trumpeter Caleb Hudson has made a name for himself as one of the most virtuosic trumpet soloists, as well as a respected pedagogue. Greg Zelek had the opportunity to collaborate with Caleb for the first time in 2022 when he was a member of the Canadian Brass. Now we get the opportunity to share his incredible talent with you all in a program featuring many arrangements for organ and trumpet, such as Bartok’s Romanian Dances, as well as works written by and for Caleb himself. Join us for this thrilling evening!
Featuring
Greg Zelek, organ
Caleb Hudson, trumpet
Program
Concert Run Time: Approx. 1 hour and 20 mins
Music
Johann Sebastian Bach, Concerto In D Major, BWV 972
Béla Bartók, Romanian Folk Dances
Oskar Lindberg, Gammal fäbod från Dalarna
Remy Le Boeuf, Vignette No. 20
Claude Bolling, Toot Suite
Enhance Your Concert Experience
Take Note: Drinks Allowed in Overture Hall
As of this season, drinks are allowed inside Overture Hall during all Madison Symphony Orchestra concerts. Refreshments may be purchased at bars and concession stands located around the Overture Hall lobby before each concert and during intermission. Please enjoy food in the lobby and unwrap any candy or cough drops before the performance begins. Thank you!
“…Mr. Hudson dazzling the crowd with the famous piccolo trumpet…” — MSO Subscriber
“Caleb Hudson did not just navigate the notes, he gave both shape to his own part and conscious thought to his interaction with the other, less robust instruments” — Seen And Heard International
Meet the Performers
Greg Zelek, organ
Caleb Hudson, trumpet
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors!
MAJOR SPONSORS
Jane Hamblen and Robert F. Lemanske
Skofronick Family Charitable Trust
Greg Zelek is the MSO’s Principal Organist and Elaine and Nicholas Mischler Curator of the Overture Concert Organ.
Uniting virtuosity and musical sensitivity, Caleb Hudson has carved out a unique space in the world of classical trumpet. A longstanding member of the esteemed Canadian Brass for over a decade, he has captivated international audiences. Mr. Hudson, a native of Lexington, Kentucky, earned both his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Juilliard School. The New York Times has praised his artistry as “brilliantly stylish.” In March 2024, he releases his debut solo album, “Nothing Less,” a testament to the art of ensemble-drive dialogue. Beyond performance, Mr. Hudson is deeply committed to expanding the brass repertoire. A prolific arranger and composer, his works are often performed by Canadian Brass. His original composition, “White Rose Elegy,” debuted at Lincoln Center, performed by the New York Philharmonic Principal Brass. Currently, he serves as the Associate Professor of Trumpet at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin.