Yo Yo Ma Guests with bSO

Conducted by maestro Andris Nelson, Boston Symphony Orchestra are blessed with the talents of Yo-Yo Ma for the evening, who joins for a program featuring Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1, Stravinsky's Petrushka and a commission for the BSO by Julia Adolphe: "Makeshift Castle".

Child-prodigy turned adult-superstar cello virtuoso Yo-Yo Ma is a much loved and respected figure in the modern classical scene. Born in Paris to Chinese parents who were both distinguished musicians in their own right, Ma was raised in New York and attended Julliard, Columbia and Harvard. The illustrious musician has featured on soundtracks by John Williams and Ennio Morricone and his talent has seen him serve on the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. This will be an opportunity to witness a true master at work.