Overview
Yo-Yo Ma “may be the greatest cellist in the world and, some would argue, the greatest cellist ever” (The Washington Post). Technical prowess and emotional depth combine to make him endlessly watchable and listenable. A United Nations Messenger of Peace since 2006, he uses those extraordinary musical gifts to bring people together across nations and cultures, always reinforcing our shared humanity. Despite the grandeur of the venue, this solo performance promises to be particularly intimate, with a curated selection of his favorite pieces.
“I believe that art, music, and the humanities help us fulfill unwritten contracts. They help us sympathize with the human condition and examine how we relate to one another. They help us receive the wisdom of the past, they help us understand today’s problems, and they empower us to imagine a better world.”
–Yo-Yo Ma