Silk Road Chicago—a collaboration among the Silk Road Project, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), the Art Institute of Chicago and the City of Chicago—welcomes renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble back to Chicago. Ma will be in Chicago through April 21.

Ma will be part of CSO subscription concerts on April 12, 13 and 17 at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. Tickets are $25-$52. Call 312-294-3000 or 800-223-7114.

He will also be in concerts with the Silk Road Ensemble on April 15 (as part of the LaSalle Bank Chamber series) and April 20 at the Symphony Center. Tickets are $35-$99. Call 312-294-3000 or 800-223-7114. See www.silkroadchicago.org for more info.