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Yo-Yo Ma
Combining classical cello performance with wide-ranging musical collaborations.
Bach cello suites · Appalachia Waltz
- Born
- 7 October 1955
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
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Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma is an American cellist born to Chinese parents in Paris.
Early life
Musical childhood
Began cello lessons with his father and performed publicly while young.
American education
Studied at Juilliard and later Harvard.
Career
- 1960s–1970s
Young soloist
Developed an international classical career.
- 1980s–1990s
Expanding repertoire
Recorded major cello works and collaborative projects.
- 1998 onward
Silkroad
Founded a project connecting musicians and traditions.
Selected work
Bach cello suites
Released an early complete recording of the solo works.
Appalachia Waltz
Collaborated with Mark O’Connor and Edgar Meyer.
Silkroad Ensemble
Created performances across musical traditions.
Beyond music
Education
Has worked to expand access to music and cultural exchange.
Public service
Served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Joi Ito. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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