Emma Sutton-Williams
Whether you’re a classical nerd, a lover of the arts, or simply want to indulge in a night of culture, an evening with Yo-Yo Ma might be just what you’re looking for this year.
The world-renowned cellist is celebrated not only for his soulful mastery of the instrument and unforgettable live performances but also for his charmingly human moments — who can forget when he famously left his 1733 Stradivarius cello in a cab (seriously, who hasn’t though)?
Recognized as a child prodigy and distinguished graduate of The Juilliard School, he has achieved iconic status through a genuine desire to connect with his audience. This is reflected most at live shows where Ma exudes relatable warmth and genuine joy through his music to the very back of the hall.
And, if you want to bask in the glow of the 68-year-old legend’s lush arrangements, tickets are available for all 25 of his upcoming concerts.
For those in Massachusetts, you can experience the shimmering sounds of Schumann’s cello concerto in A minor, Op. 129 at Tanglewood’s summer of the Boston Symphony on Sunday, Aug. 18, either in the outdoor theater or on the expansive rolling hills with a picnic any bourgeoisie would be jealous of — don’t forget the candelabra.
Or, on Dec. 3, catch a performance at the cultural jewel of New York, Carnegie Hall, and feel the past and present musical ghosts join you to watch one of the greatest cellists of our time perform Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto in E-flat Major. This masterpiece is filled with angst, yearning, and a desire for an unquenchable thirst for freedom as a repressed Soviet.
Come 2025, Ma will return to the Northeast and pluck his fine strings at Carnegie Hall again on April 24. After that, he has shows lined up at Princeton, NJ’s McCarter Theater on April 26 and Brookville, NY’s Tilles Center Concert Hall on April 27.
For our money, purchasing a ticket to a Yo-Yo Ma performance offers more than just a concert — he provides a realm where the best of us exists, mending the brokenness of our souls, sparking joy, and, most of all, hope — because music unites what words cannot. Ready to be transported to another realm?
We’ve gathered the very best ticket prices to see this legendary cellist and his vigorous North American performance schedule so you can experience the joy of Yo-Yo Ma firsthand.
Yo Yo Ma tour schedule 2024-25
A complete calendar including all U.S. and Canada tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.
| Yo-Yo Ma tour dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Aug. 18 at the Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA | $45 |
| Sept. 20 at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD | $224 (fees included) |
| Sept. 21 at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, MD | $250 (fees included) |
| Oct. 1 at the DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, MI | $106 |
| Oct. 2 at the Temple Theatre in Saginaw, MI | $107 |
| Oct. 10 at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland, ME | $569 |
| Oct. 24 at the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík, IS | $153 |
| Nov. 2 at the Barbican Hall in London, GB | $48 |
| Dec. 3 at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY | $208 |
| Dec. 5 at Symphony Hall in Atlanta, GA | $139 |
| Dec. 9 at the Wortham Center in Houston, TX | $128 |
| Dec. 11 at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City, UT | $235 |
| Feb. 25, 2025 at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, TN | $97 |
| April 3, 2025 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, CA | $269 (fees included) |
| April 4, 2025 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, CA | $240 (fees included) |
| April 5, 2025 at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA | $233 (fees included) |
| April 7, 2025 at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, CA | $874 (fees included) |
| April 8, 2025 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, NM | $622 |
| April 11, 2025 at the Boston Symphony Hall in Boston, MA | $127 |
| April 24, 2025 at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY | $136 |
| April 26, 2025 at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ | $227 |
| April 27, 2025 at the Tilles Center Concert Hall in Brookville, NY | $98 |
| May 6, 2025 at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, BC, CA | $98 |
| June 2, 2025 at the Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI | $73 |
| June 6, 2025 at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, ON, CA | $136 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Yo-Yo Ma new music
On March 15, Yo-Yo Ma released “Beethoven for Three: Symphony No. 4 and Op. 97 ‘Archduke.’”
For nearly 75 minutes, the decorated cellist puts his own spin on the classic works — yo-yo’ing between jaunty and haunting often within the span of moments.
In perhaps the understatement of the year, the music is gorgeous and must be heard three, four, five, 100 times to truly grasp its intricacies.
To hear for yourself, you can listen to the pristine collection here.
Huge artists on tour in 2024
Many iconic highbrow acts are taking their talents on the road this year.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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