Yo-Yo Ma, Williams & Dudamel : John Williams, curator and conductor / Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra - April 3rd and 4th, 2025

[SyncMan 314]

John Williams, conductor

Yo-Yo Ma, soloist

https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/3103/2025-04-03/yo-yo-ma-williams-dudamel

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John Williams describes his friendship with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma as “one of the treasures of my life,” and Ma has affectionately referred to the composer as “Ludwig.” The duo has been close collaborators since the early 1980s, leading to Williams writing music with Ma’s cello in mind and working together on the 2022 album A Gathering of Friends. Williams and Gustavo Dudamel share a similar friendship, built on artistic admiration and understanding, and the trio combine for an exhilarating night of Williams’ music.

 

[pete 907]

Well maybe this will be the premier of that new piece for Yo-Yo... maybe!

[WilliamsStarShip2282 308]

I'm surprised they announced this so far in advance, but I would really like to go if only they revealed the program, which I won't expect the last moment probably. Unless they're just playing music from that album, which would be pretty great.

[pete 907]

2025! I totally missed that.  Well John must be feeling healthy! 

[Tom 4,664]

4 hours ago, pete said:

Well maybe this will be the premier of that new piece for Yo-Yo... maybe!

Very good chance.