Yo-Yo Ma and Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven and Schumann

Sep 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM · Orchestra Hall in Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, Detroit, MI Orchestra Hall in Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, Detroit, MI

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Yo-Yo Ma

12 concerts

Paris-born cellist Yo-Yo Ma broke through with 1983’s J.S. Bach: The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites. Founder of the Silk Road Ensemble, he’s known for cross-genre collaborations, winning 18 Grammys, including 2017’s Sing Me Home.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven and Schumann

91 concerts

Founded in 1914, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has thrived despite challenges, with highlights like the first radio symphonic concert in 1922. Under directors like Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Paul Paray, and Leonard Slatkin, the DSO gained international acclaim and won several awards. It overcame financial woes and now thrives at the restored Orchestra Hall. Notable collaborations include Chandos, Mercury, and Naxos labels. Jader Bignamini became music director in 2020, continuing DSO’s legacy of excellence.