For the famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma, it took those early days of the pandemic, when a lot of folks were trapped in their homes or apartments, to really start thinking about reconnecting with the outdoors.

Across cultures and genres, listeners consistently describe the cello as “human,” a rare case where an instrument’s emotional impact aligns almost perfectly with its acoustic range. Some instruments ...

On Sunday, April 13, Brandon Cheng ’25 filled Taplin Auditorium with people and good music for his senior recital, a rite of passage (and a requirement) for all Music Performance minors. His cello, ...