This May, Yo-Yo Ma joins writer Maria Popova in conversation at Brooklyn, NY’s National Sawdust.

The talk on May 18 is part of National Sawdust+, a performance and conversation series that spotlights individuals from across disciplines as they share their passion for music, explore ideas, and make surprising connections. The series taps artists and thinkers from theater, film and visual art, literature, science, and beyond.