Saturday, October 31, 2026
8:00 PM
Yo-Yo Ma joins Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Edward Elgar’s monumental Cello Concerto, a powerful work thought to be Elgar’s response to the devastation of World War I. Equally moving is Brahms’s final symphony, by turns contemplative and stormy. The prominent Latvian composer Arturs Maskats was a mentor for Andris Nelsons early in the his career. With his brief Tango, Maskats aimed to do for the tango what Ravel did for the waltz—create a personal, orchestral portrait of the sultry dance.
Andris Nelsons, conductor
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Julien Labro, bandoneon
Arturs MASKATS Tango
Edward ELGAR Cello Concerto
Johannes BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
This concert was recorded on September 17th, 2026 at Symphony Hall.
Learn more about the Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2026-2027 season on their site.