Silk Road to Providence

Now this was a coup for RISD, and for the city:

In a major cultural coup, Harvard University and the Rhode Island School of Design are joining forces to bring The Silk Road Project, a multidisciplinary arts and education organization founded by renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, to New England.

Under the terms of a five-year agreement announced yesterday, The Silk Road Project will transfer its headquarters from New York City to Providence, beginning next month. The organization will also establish a residency program that will bring RISD students and faculty members together with an international array of musicians, including Ma himself.

I was at the ensemble's performance at the RISD auditorium Friday afternoon; it was packed, but undoubtedly it was Yo-Yo Ma's presence that drew such a crowd. The entire project deserves such a following, however, and before long here it may have it.

Posted by David on April 5, 2005 9:30 AM