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About Us

Ensemble member Yang Wei playing the pipa for schoolchildren at Museum Rietberg in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Engaging New Audiences
Silk Road Ensemble member Yang Wei plays the pipa for schoolchildren at Museum Rietberg in Zurich, Switzerland. Residencies in museums and universities allow Ensemble members to take inspiration from works of visual art, collaborate on new projects, and share musical traditions with audiences in informal settings.

Silk Road Ensemble member Kojiro Umezaki and Artistic Director Yo-Yo Ma.

Silk Road Ensemble member Kojiro Umezaki and Artistic Director Yo-Yo Ma

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Mission & Vision

Inspired by the cultural traditions of the historical Silk Road, the Silk Road Project is a catalyst, promoting innovation and learning through the arts.

Our vision is to connect the world’s neighborhoods by bringing together artists and audiences around the globe.

“Every time I open a newspaper, I am reminded that we live in a world where we can no longer afford not to know our neighbors.”
– YO-YO MA