National Sawdust+ presents Yo-Yo Ma + Maria Popova

• Venue: National Sawdust
• Address: 80 North 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
• Date and Time: May 18, 2018, 7:00 pm
• Ticket Information: This event has passed.
• Collaborators:
  • Yo-Yo Ma: A cellist known for his expansive curiosity beyond music and arts, exploring culture, society, and creativity.
  • Maria Popova: Creator of the website "Brain Pickings," described by The New York Times as an "online emporium of ideas" that illuminates essential concepts across philosophy, science, and poetry.
• Activity Description: This event featured a rare conversation between Yo-Yo Ma and Maria Popova, two extraordinary thinkers. The program also included an audience Q&A. This marked Popova's return to the venue after a previous NS+ concert celebrating cultural and personal heroes.
• Host: National Sawdust+ is a performance and conversation series curated by Elena Park, bringing together luminaries from various disciplines to share their passion for music and explore ideas, creating insightful programs through live performances, conversations, or readings.