“Aside from being the most famous cellist alive, [Yo-Yo Ma] is a musician of immense conscience, a wholeheartedly earnest presence who tends to bring out the best in whatever company he is in.” (The New York Times)

Beloved by UMS audiences, the legendary cellist returns to UMS with pianist Emanuel Ax for an evening shaped by decades of shared musical curiosity.

Each has built an expansive career as a soloist, collaborator, and advocate for the expressive power of classical music. Their many performances together epitomize their personal and professional connection, with running commentary reflecting a shared history that dates back to their days at Juilliard.

With a combined 27 performances at UMS over nearly five decades (Ax made his debut in 1978, and Ma in 1982), this dream team of classical music returns to Hill Auditorium with a program to be announced.

PROGRAM
Program to include:
Beethoven Variations in F on a theme from The Magic Flute, Op. 66
Prokofiev Cello Sonata in C Major, Op. 119
Brahms Violin Sonata No. 3 in d minor, Op. 108