Pianist

Over the course of a decades-long friendship, internationally renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and virtuoso pianist Kathyrn Stott have developed a kind of secret communication, a wellspring of shared inspiration that creates perfectly attuned, absolutely brilliant performances. It’s easy to get lost in their music: “like champion dancers who anticipate each other’s moves … their playing is elegant and from the heart”.

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Spotlight Series: Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s multifaceted career is testament to his enduring belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. He is joined by longtime collaborator Kathryn Stott, who is internationally recognized as one of Britain’s most versatile and imaginative pianists. 

Yo-Yo Ma, Cello Kathryn Stott, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Yo-Yo Ma is an icon around the world for his staggering talent and extraordinary technique, his warmth and charisma, and his zest for musical partnerships. Whether he’s appearing as an orchestral soloist, with any number of chamber music partners, or collaborating with the biggest stars in bluegrass, he draws audiences in with compelling, committed performances.

Yo-Yo Ma, cello and Kathryn Stott, piano

Symphony Hall

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott, longtime friends and collaborators, offer an afternoon filled with musical intimacy and expressive fireworks. Their program encompasses two contrasting cello sonatas by Franck and Shostakovich, the lilting warmth of Dvořák’s Songs My Mother Taught Me, the meditative beauty of Pärt’s “Mirror in Mirror” and lyrical gems by Fauré and Sérgio Assad.

Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott

Symphony Center

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Yo-yo Ma, Cello And Kathryn Stott, Piano

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his enduring belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. With partners from around the world and across disciplines, he creates programs that stretch the boundaries of genre and tradition to explore music-making as a means not only to share and express meaning, but also as a model for the cultural collaboration he considers essential to a strong society. Yo-Yo Ma is joined by longtime collaborator Kathryn Stott. Internationally recognized as one of Britain’s most versatile and imaginative pianists, the Washington Post wrote Stott is “every bit Ma’s equal, playing with striking individuality.” Together they have toured the globe and released multiple albums including 2020's Songs of Comfort and Hope in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mrs. Krishnan's Party

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his enduring belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. With partners from around the world and across disciplines, he creates programs that stretch the boundaries of genre and tradition to explore music-making as a way not only to share and express meaning, but also as a model for the cultural collaboration he considers essential to a strong society.  

Yo-Yo Ma is joined by longtime collaborator Kathryn Stott. Internationally recognized as one of Britain’s most versatile and imaginative pianists, Stott was hailed by The Washington Post as “every bit Ma’s equal, playing with striking individuality.” Together they have toured the globe and released multiple albums including 2020’s Songs of Comfort and Hope in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Kathryn Stott

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Bucket-List Brilliance: Singular concerts with sublime artists.


Davies Symphony Hall

One of the most beloved musicians of our day and a dear friend of La Jolla Music Society, Yo-Yo Ma brings his unparalleled virtuosity, passion, and thoughtfulness to our annual WinterFest Gala celebration. Collaborating with acclaimed pianist Kathryn Stott, he will make this evening one to remember.

San Diego Civic Theatre

One of the most vibrant musical partnerships before the public today, classical music superstar Yo-Yo Ma and his longtime collaborator pianist Kathryn Stott make a special Orange County appearance together.

Yo-Yo Ma, Cello & Kathryn Stott, Piano

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

After meeting by chance in 1978, acclaimed pianist Kathryn Stott and renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma continue a decades-long collaboration that has led to shared music projects including their most recent joint album Songs of Comfort and Hope. The duo performs together at the Bing in a recital that’s a testament to Ma’s belief in the power of culture to build understanding and Stott’s passion for creating community through music.

Kathryn Stott

Pianist

Events

Apr 12, 2024

Spotlight Series: Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott · Philadelphia Orchestra

Apr 11, 2024

Yo-Yo Ma, Cello Kathryn Stott, Piano · Carnegie Hall

Apr 9, 2024

Yo-Yo Ma, cello and Kathryn Stott, piano · Celebrity Series of Boston

Apr 7, 2024

Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Apr 6, 2024

Yo-yo Ma, Cello And Kathryn Stott, Piano · Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

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