Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, & Yo-Yo Ma
$51-$181 (UCSB students w/ID $31)
Ludwig van Beethoven — Piano Trio No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 97 "Archduke"
World-renowned musicians Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma unite to perform an evening of Beethoven trios. Pianist Emanuel Ax is an ardent collaborator whose commitment to chamber music has fostered acclaimed partnerships with a variety of musical luminaries. Violinist Leonidas Kavakos, "a spectacular artist" (Philadelphia Inquirer), was awarded the Léonie Sonning Music Prize in 2017. His inspired music-making with pianist partners has resulted in several critically acclaimed recordings. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is known for being one of the most prolific artists in the world, seeking to expand the reach of the cello by joining forces with a variety of artists and musicians across several genres. Ma's "performances are wonderfully eloquent and sophisticated" (Los Angeles Times).