Founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Silkroad Ensemble creates music that engages difference, sparking radical cultural collaboration and passion-driven learning to build a more hopeful world. This “vibrant and virtuosic” (Wall Street Journal ) ensemble features musicians and composers from many countries and draws on a rich tapestry of traditions to create a new musical language. The ensemble’s sparkling performances feature a mix of classical music, traditional sounds, and new work by composers from across the globe.

Pre-performance talk in Ramsey Concert Hall by a member of the ensemble at 7:15 p.m. (free admission).