Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile at the Greek

Cal Performances welcomes three of the world's most acclaimed musicians for a breathtaking celebration of the music of Bach. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, bassist EDGAR MEYER, and mandolin player CHRIS THILE HAVE EACH STUDIED AND PERFORMED BACH'S SOLO MUSIC SINCE CHILDHOOD, and here the three friends—who, along with Stuart Duncan, last collaborated on the Grammy-winning Goat Rodeo Sessions—reunite to offer fresh perspectives on the master's trio music, re-imagined for their immense talents and imaginative ensemble. Ma is a close collaborator of Cal Performances, and was a creative force behind this season's world premiere of Layla and Majnun, featuring the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Silk Road Ensemble. MEYER HAS REDEFINED THE ROLE OF THE DOUBLE BASS IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC, bridging genres and audiences with his captivating chamber and orchestra performances, and fertile collaborations combining bluegrass and classical music. THILE, a member of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, is set to succeed Garrison Keillor as the host of A Prairie Home Companion; he has earned critical accolades for his solo performances of Bach performed on mandolin. Join us for an unforgetting evening! While the Gala dinner is already sold out, limited cocktail reception tickets are still available and can be purchased by visiting calperformances.org/gala/ This party with a purpose will directly support Cal Performances' education and community programs that encourage all to investigate, imagine, and connect through the live performing arts. Concert tickets can be purchased at https://calperformances.org/performances/2016-17/special-events/yo-yo-ma-edgar-meyer-chris-thile-greek.php [https://calperformances.org/performances/2016-17/special-events/yo-yo-ma-edgar-meyer-chris-thile-greek.php]