Yo-Yo Ma was born October 7, 1955 in Paris, France. He married Jill Hornor in 1978, and they have two children; son Nicholas and daughter Emily. He was a child prodigy who began performing at age 4 ½.
Though most well-known for his classical music performances, he is called "omniverous" because he plays a wide variety of styles; Baroque pieces using period instruments, American bluegrass, traditional Chinese melodies, Argentinian tangos, a collaboration with Bobby McFerrin, minimalist Philip Glass's work, and even children's TV shows Arthur and The Simpsons.
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Official site provides news, the cellist's thoughts, performance schedule, a discography which can be sorted by composer or collaborator, and details of his journey to perform JS Bach's 6 suites for solo cello, performed in 36 famous locations around the world. From that, he created Silkroad, a collective of artists from across the globe. He also is a UN Messenger of Peace, and a member of the board of Nia Tero, the US-based nonprofit working in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and movements worldwide.
Kathryn Stott and Yo-Yo Ma's official YouTube channel. Currently has songs recorded and filmed at James Taylor's home studio, as well as Ma's choice of clips of songs that give him rest from the events of 2020.
An impromptu concert on March 15, 2021, where Ma played during the 15 minute post-vaccination required observation period.
Official site provides news, the cellist's thoughts, performance schedule, a discography which can be sorted by composer or collaborator, and details of his journey to perform JS Bach's 6 suites for solo cello, performed in 36 famous locations around the world. From that, he created Silkroad, a collective of artists from across the globe. He also is a UN Messenger of Peace, and a member of the board of Nia Tero, the US-based nonprofit working in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and movements worldwide.
Kathryn Stott and Yo-Yo Ma's official YouTube channel. Currently has songs recorded and filmed at James Taylor's home studio, as well as Ma's choice of clips of songs that give him rest from the events of 2020.
An impromptu concert on March 15, 2021, where Ma played during the 15 minute post-vaccination required observation period.
