Yo-Yo Ma and Solon Gordon in Recital

Yo-Yo Ma , cello Solon Gordon , piano Cellist YO-YO MA has recorded more than 120 albums, is the winner of 20 Grammy® Awards and has performed for nine American presidents. He has received numerous awards, including the National Medal of the Arts, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Birgit Nilsson Prize. He has been a UN Messenger of Peace since 2006 and was recognized as one of TIME Magazine ’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020. Yo-Yo’s lifelong commitment is to stretch the boundaries of genre and tradition to understand how music helps us to imagine and build a stronger society. Pianist SOLON GORDON leads a multifaceted career in music and technology. As a pianist, he specializes in collaborative playing and finds joy in working with a wide range of musicians, from young students to touring professionals. In recent years he has enjoyed a partnership with Yo-Yo Ma, and also performs frequent solo recitals for his neighbors at Youville Assisted Living. Program to be announced. Beyond The Stage Pre-Concert Talk 6:30pm-7pm Persson Hall Beyond The Stage , hosted by Dr. Michael O’Connor, gives the inside story of the music, musicians and composers for each classical performance. Pre-concert talks include interesting facts and background about the program, highlighting elements of interest to all audience members and feature interviews with special guests from the ensembles. Dr. O’Connor is the Chair of the Department of Music and a Professor of Music History at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Passionate about connecting music to history, culture, and the artistic choices behind great performances, Dr. O’Connor brings a thoughtful, accessible approach to listening—illuminating how composers, performers, and contexts shape what audiences experience. He has presented research throughout the U.S. and Europe and maintains an active schedule as a brass musician in South Florida, performing in orchestras, brass bands and even his own salsa orchestra. Beyond The Stage sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker Classical Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis With support from