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Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble documentary on Sky Arte

other · 2026-05-05

The documentary 'Yo-Yo Ma e i musicisti della Via della Seta', directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville, will air on Sky Arte HD on Friday, November 3. The film follows members of the Silk Road Ensemble, a collective founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, exploring music's power to transcend borders. It offers a personal chronicle of passion, talent, and sacrifice, portraying a bold musical experiment that seeks connections uniting humanity. The broadcast is part of Sky Arte's programming, curated by Artribune.

Key facts

  • Documentary directed by Morgan Neville
  • Focuses on Silk Road Ensemble founded by Yo-Yo Ma
  • Airs on Sky Arte HD on November 3
  • Explores music's universal power to unite people
  • Follows personal journeys of ensemble members
  • Described as a courageous and revolutionary musical experiment
  • Sky Arte website powered by Artribune
  • Artribune is an Italian contemporary art platform founded in 2011

Entities

Artists

  • Yo-Yo Ma
  • Morgan Neville

Institutions

  • Silk Road Ensemble
  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

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