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Yo-Yo Ma in Recital
Mar 27, 2026 — 1:30 PM
Overview
This performance, originally scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m., has been rescheduled to Friday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m. This change was made due to an expected large public gathering with extensive street closures in the area on March 28. The program remains the same.
Your original ticket order for this concert will be honored for the new date. No further action is required. If you are no longer able to attend and would like to exchange your tickets, please contact Patron Services.
“How many musicians evoke the larger questions of life, about existence or a greater power, while they’re playing, as Ma?” (San Francisco Classical Voice).
No conductor. No orchestra. Just Yo-Yo Ma and his cello, returning to Symphony Center for an intimate solo recital. Anchored by three of Bach’s iconic cello suites, the program offers a wide-ranging reflection on the emotional depth and expressive power of the instrument. It’s an invitation to experience one of the world’s most revered artists in a setting that’s both personal and profound.
Program
Zhao
Summer in the High Grassland
Bach
Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007
Saygun
Allegretto from Partita for Solo Cello
Bach
Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011
Crumb
Sonata for Solo Cello
Bach
Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009
Traditional Catalan (arr. Casals)
El cant dels ocells (The Song of the Birds) [Encore]
Performers
Extras
Preconcert Dining
Preorder a meal to enjoy in the Rotunda at Symphony Center before the concert. Select from a menu of handcrafted sandwiches, salads and various snacks. Your order will be ready for pick up at the Bass Bar. Learn more about Sound Bites preorder meal pickup.
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Sponsors & Partners
This concert is generously sponsored by The Negaunee Foundation.