Name: Yo-Yo Ma in Recital
Start: 2026-03-28T13:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-28T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

“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
Performer
Yo-Yo Ma cello
Program
Zhao Summer in the High Grassland
Bach Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007
Saygun Allegretto from Partita for Solo Cello
Bach Suite for Solo Cello No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011
Crumb Sonata for Solo Cello
Bach Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009
Sponsors
This concert is generously sponsored by The Negaunee Foundation.