Sarabande Africaine: Angélique Kidjo & Yo-Yo Ma

Name: Sarabande Africaine: Angélique Kidjo & Yo-Yo Ma
Start: 2025-08-26T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Millennium Park Chicago Il.

Schedule

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Millennium Park Chicago Il. | Chicago, IL

Discover what happens when two superstars meet across cultures with open hearts and boundless curiosity. World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo come together for Sarabande Africaine — a free outdoor concert at Millennium Park. Join them for a transcendent journey where the classical elegance of the cello meets the vibrant rhythms of West African song, exploring connections that unite cultures and generations.
This concert is free and open to the public. For those who wish to enhance their evening, reservations for VIP experiences for supporters of this event will be available beginning on July 15. The VIP experience includes a number of reserved seats in the pavilion seating bowl and is the only way to guarantee admission to this special concert.
Presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
Performers
Yo-Yo Ma cello
Angélique Kidjo vocals