Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax

presented by Virginia Arts Festival

Astonishing is the word for the many sounds and styles and emotions that Yo-Yo Ma can coax from the cello, as his multi-faceted career proves; his performances and recordings (including 18 Grammy Award winners) defy categorization, among them collaborations in the music of Appalachia, Brazil, and Asia. But regardless of the repertoire, what consistently shines through in his playing is the pure emotion he can coax from the instrument, in electrifying, direct communication with the listener. In this return Virginia Arts Festival engagement, Ma is joined by his longtime friend and frequent musical partner, Emanuel Ax, a virtuoso pianist whose passionate performances have drawn acclaim around the world. If you love great music, you cannot miss this live performance by two of the leading artists of our time.