The Nov. 14 concert pairs founder Yo-Yo Ma with current artistic director Rhiannon Giddens. Its theme is music’s power to connect the world; no repertoire or running order is announced.

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Silkroad Ensemble frames its 25th anniversary around music connecting the world. At Carnegie Hall, founder Yo-Yo Ma and current artistic director Rhiannon Giddens join the ensemble’s musicians, making the concert’s leadership and broad purpose clear even as its specific musical program remains unpublished.
The announcement presents the anniversary as a continuation of Silkroad Ensemble’s work connecting the world through music. That idea gives the evening a clear frame, but it is not a preview of particular regions, traditions, instruments or pieces: none are named for this concert.
Songkick categorizes the event under Country, Folk & Blues and Classical. Those labels describe the listing’s broad categories, not a confirmed account of what the musicians will perform. For anyone choosing a concert based on a specific work or style, the announcement leaves that choice unresolved.
Further reading: Silkroad Ensemble, Rhiannon Giddens, and Yo-Yo Ma New York (NYC) Tickets, Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, 14 Nov 2026 – Songkick ↗
Yo-Yo Ma is identified as Silkroad’s founder, while Rhiannon Giddens is its current artistic director. The listing also describes Giddens as a Pulitzer Prize-winning folk musician and multi-instrumentalist. Their roles give the anniversary bill a connection to both the ensemble’s beginnings and its present artistic leadership.
The announcement names Silkroad musicians as part of the concert but does not identify them individually. It also does not specify how the evening will be divided among Ma, Giddens and the ensemble, so the bill should not be read as a promise of separate solo sets or a particular performance format.
Further reading: Silkroad Ensemble, Rhiannon Giddens, and Yo-Yo Ma New York (NYC) Tickets, Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, 14 Nov 2026 – Songkick ↗
The listing names Silkroad Ensemble, Yo-Yo Ma and Rhiannon Giddens for the anniversary concert. The published time, 19:30, is when doors open; no separate performance start, work titles or running order are provided.
The concert is listed for Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, at 57th Street & 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019.
Silkroad Ensemble, Rhiannon Giddens, and Yo-Yo Ma New York (NYC) Tickets, Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, 14 Nov 2026 – Songkick ↗ · Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall New York (NYC), Tickets for Concerts & Music Events 2026 – Songkick ↗
The listing gives 19:30 as the door-opening time. It does not state a separate performance start time or an end time.
Tickets are listed as on sale. No price or admission terms are stated in the listing, so check the ticket page for current details before buying.
The event listing gives no age restriction or recommendation. Contact Carnegie Hall if age guidance will affect your plans.
Silkroad Ensemble, Rhiannon Giddens, and Yo-Yo Ma New York (NYC) Tickets, Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, 14 Nov 2026 – Songkick ↗ · Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall New York (NYC), Tickets for Concerts & Music Events 2026 – Songkick ↗
The listed destination is Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, at 57th Street & 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. The event listing does not identify a specific entrance.
Silkroad Ensemble, Rhiannon Giddens, and Yo-Yo Ma New York (NYC) Tickets, Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, 14 Nov 2026 – Songkick ↗ · Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall New York (NYC), Tickets for Concerts & Music Events 2026 – Songkick ↗
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Silkroad Ensemble, its founder Yo-Yo Ma and its current artistic director Rhiannon Giddens are named in the listing.
Doors are listed as opening at 7:30 p.m. The performance start and end times are not stated.
No. It gives the anniversary theme and names the performers, but publishes no work titles or running order.
Tickets are listed as on sale, but the listing does not state a price or admission terms.
57th Street & 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
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