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Yo-Yo Ma

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About Yo-Yo Ma

Yo-Yo Ma, the world-renowned cellist, is a passionate advocate for music’s power to bridge boundaries.

List of Yo-Yo Ma's featurings

Kathryn Stott, Stuart Duncan & Chris Thile

Yo-Yo Ma's age

Yo-Yo Ma is currently 69 years old.

Yo-Yo Ma's country of origin

Yo-Yo Ma is from France.

Yo-Yo Ma's real name

Yo-Yo Ma's real name is Yo-Yo Ma.

The Success Story of Yo-Yo Ma

Biography of Yo-Yo Ma

Yo-Yo Ma is a legendary cellist who has achieved worldwide fame through his many recordings and live performances. He was born in Paris in 1955 to Chinese parents and moved to New York City when he was five. He began studying the cello at the age of four and made his first public appearance at Carnegie Hall when he was seven.

Since then, Yo-Yo Ma has become one of the most renowned and accomplished classical musicians in the world. He has performed with some of the world’s leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra, and has collaborated with a wide range of musical artists from different genres. He has also recorded numerous albums, won 18 Grammy Awards, and been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2011.

Ma’s passion for music extends beyond the concert hall. He serves as a powerful advocate for music education, having founded the Silk Road Project which promotes cross-cultural understanding through music. He is also a member of a variety of organizations that support education and health initiatives around the world.

Featurings by Yo-Yo Ma

Throughout his career, Yo-Yo Ma has had numerous collaborations with other musicians, including Kathryn Stott, Stuart Duncan, Chris Thile and more. In 2015, he released an album titled Songs from the Arc of Life with pianist Kathryn Stott that featured classical and contemporary works from around the world. He also released an album with mandolin player Chris Thile titled Bach Trios which featured works from Johann Sebastian Bach arranged for violin, mandolin, and cello.

Social Bio

Yo-Yo Ma is a world renowned cellist who uses his talent to spread music to people around the globe. His passion for music education and advocacy have taken him to many corners of the world to share his love for music with others.}