Stamford-based Orchestra Lumos was joined by a household name for their performances over the weekend. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma performed Rebel, Dvořák, Sibelius, and Haydn for two concerts titled “Our Common World” after Ma’s multi-year project connecting music, culture and nature.

WSHU sat down with both Ma and Stern to learn more about the importance of music as a part of the community, and the amateur that still lives inside every musical professional.

WSHU: Yo-Yo, it is a pleasure to have you on WSHU. So much of your work ties community and culture into music. How did that play out with Orchestra Lumos and Michael?

YM: Well, we talk a lot. We've known one another forever. We both want to make sure that whatever we do has purpose and meaning. The fact that Michael was so excited about con

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