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Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro vivo

Any appearance by Yo-Yo Ma is an extraordinary event. Edward Elgar’s popular concerto is the perfect vehicle for Ma’s blend of keen intelligence and a firmly beating heart. And Stéphane Denève is on home soil for the delicate, multi-layered textures of Claude Debussy’s portrait of the ocean, La Mer. Subscribers have first access to tickets for this concert.

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An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma

Stifel Theatre

Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma returns to perform Elgar’s renowned Cello Concerto with your Colorado Symphony. Yo-Yo Ma’s multifaceted career is a testament to his continual search for new ways to communicate with audiences, and to his personal desire for artistic growth and renewal. Whether performing new or familiar works from the cello repertoire, coming together with colleagues for chamber music, or exploring cultures and musical forms outside the Western classical tradition, Mr. Ma strives to find connections that stimulate the imagination.

Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony

Denver Performing Arts Complex

Yo-Yo Ma joins Rafael Payare and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a one-night-only evening featuring the Elgar Cello Concerto, one of the most widely-loved pieces of music written for the cello. Wagner’s Prelude to Act 3 of Die Meistersinger opens the concert, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, beloved for its melodies and drama, closes out the evening.

San Diego Civic Theatre

Yo-Yo Ma returns! One of the most important artists of our time, Yo-Yo Ma’s musicianship and soulful playing are unmatched. He has performed for audiences around the world and is a true ambassador for both music and humanity.

Ma strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity. A UN Messenger of Peace, he has partnered with communities and institutions across the globe to develop programs advocating for a more human-centered world. He is the recipient of the Avery Fisher Prize the National Medal of the Arts, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Kennedy Center Honors, the Polar Music Prize, and the Birgit Nilsson Prize.

Come feel the joy, the magic, and the emotion, at this very special one-night-only concert.

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Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

Yo-Yo Ma Plays Dvořák

Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences

The incomparable Yo-Yo Ma, beloved by SPAC audiences, returns to perform Dvořák’s Cello Concerto under the baton of conductor Xian Zhang. Opening the evening are two SPAC premieres by composers Nokuthula Ngwenyama and Zoltán Kodály.

Saratoga Spa State Park

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a mesmerizing evening featuring the legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma on December 5, 2024, at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. The concert, starting at 8:00 PM, promises an unforgettable experience with a lineup that includes Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 1 and Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, showcasing the rich, emotive power of Yo-Yo Ma's cello. Under the baton of guest conductor Eric Jacobsen, known for his work with the Silkroad Ensemble, the program also features an innovative piece by Curtis Stewart and concludes with Dvořák's vibrant Symphony No. 8. This event not only highlights the virtuosity of Yo-Yo Ma but also celebrates the diverse repertoire of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, making it a must-attend for music lovers. Tickets are available now for this special performance. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the synergy of Yo-Yo Ma with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a night of classical music brilliance.

Yo-Yo Ma + Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta Symphony Hall

It’s a special thrill when Yo-Yo Ma appears with your Calgary Phil! Don’t miss your chance to see the distinguished cellist perform one of the cherished works of the repertoire, interpreted with his inimitable flair, dignity, and eloquence. Music Director Rune Bergmann then conducts the Orchestra in music by his fellow countryman Edvard Grieg: beloved Grieg Selections from the composer’s Peer Gynt Suites filled with his signature melodic charm.

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Events

May 3, 2024

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma · St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

May 5, 2024

Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony · Colorado Symphony

May 7, 2024

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma · San Diego Symphony

May 9, 2024

Yo-Yo Ma · Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Jun 8, 2024

Yo-Yo Ma Plays Dvořák · Lubbock Symphony Orchestra

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