In the World of... Marie Ythier, Cellist: "One Shouldn't Fear Contemporary Languages"

Contemporary composers have created pieces specifically for cellist Marie Ythier. She shares her passion for creation, teaching, and the country of her great-grandfather, who was Mauritian. Before Thursday, April 9th, Marie Ythier had never performed a cello recital in Mauritius.

The island that her great-grandfather, Edgar, left to pursue medical studies in France and eventually settle there. Engaging in the experience, a second recital is planned...