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 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.
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Over the years, international superstar Yo-Yo Ma has forged a particularly strong relationship with Berkeley audiences through performances that strike listeners as "conceptually innovative, culturally rangy, and executed with flawless, stirring beauty" (Time). Truly one of the most beloved artists performing today, the cellist maintains a rare balance between his engagements as an orchestral soloist and his chamber music activities, but his remarkable recitals remain special and memorable events. Ma has always strived to find connections that communicate with audiences, stimulate the imagination, and encourage personal growth and renewal. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a peerless artist at the height of his formidable powers.
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 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.
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Over the years, international superstar Yo-Yo Ma has forged a particularly strong relationship with Berkeley audiences through performances that strike listeners as "conceptually innovative, culturally rangy, and executed with flawless, stirring beauty" (Time). Truly one of the most beloved artists performing today, the cellist maintains a rare balance between his engagements as an orchestral soloist and his chamber music activities, but his remarkable recitals remain special and memorable events. Ma has always strived to find connections that communicate with audiences, stimulate the imagination, and encourage personal growth and renewal. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a peerless artist at the height of his formidable powers.
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