World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma has announced heBԪַll give a free concert in MontrealBԪַs subway today.
The Chinese-American musicianBԪַs Facebook page says the concert in the Place-des-Arts metro station will explore connections and disconnections in contemporary lives.
A spokesman for MontrealBԪַs transit agency says Ma will take the stage at 2 p.m., following a multimedia presentation that combines music, art and technology.
Philippe Dery says the subway stations often draw strong busking talent but rarely anyone of MaBԪַs renown.
The 63-year-old cellistBԪַs concert is part of what his website calls a BԪַday of actionBԪַ that will explore the topic of culture and its role in humanizing technology.
Dery says the concert will be free and also live-streamed on the transit agencyBԪַs Facebook page.
The Canadian Press
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