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- Born: October 7, 1955
- Birthplace: Paris, France
- Years Active: 1961 - Present
- Studied music at the Juilliard School of Music with Leonard Rose
- Attended Columbia University and Harvard University
- Plays the prelude to Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 in the "Noel" episode of The West Wing's second season
- Ma plays two instruments: a Davidoff Stradivarius made in 1712 and a Montagnana made in 1733.
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Grammy Award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave his first solo recital at the age of 5. His Carnegie Hall debut came at 9, and by 15, he had been heard by conductor Leonard Bernstein. Ma's career hasn't slowed down since.
Yo-Yo Ma performed during the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009. Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman performed "Air and Simple Gifts," composed by John Williams, just before Obama took his oath on the Lincoln Bible.Official Site: Yo-Yo Ma to Perform New...Composition "Air and Simple Gifts" at Inauguration... (January 16, 2009)
Career
Ma has recorded 75 albums, won 14 Grammy Awards and played hundreds of concerts as a soloist, soloist with orchestra and as part of a chamber group. Because the cello repertoire is limited, Ma has commissioned many new works throughout his career, experimented with a broad range of musical styles and contributed to film soundtracks including the Academy Award-winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon score.Television Appearances
Ma is considered one of the classical music world's preeminent educators, always seeking out new ways to connect with audiences. He has made numerous appearances in film and on television, popping up in everything from PBS children's programs to primetime shows like The West Wing.In 2001, he founded the Silk Road Project, a touring group and ethnomusicology project dedicated to exploring the cultural traditions of the ancient Silk Road trading routes.
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Yo-Yo Ma Questions
What will inauguration? 3 AnswersAs fun as some of the other answers are, I would prefer to think she'd sing something more dignified like James Weldon Johnson's "Life Every Voice And Sing" (ak... read more
Is Boston the capital of MA? 3 AnswersYes, it is. The cornerstone of the State House (which is across the street from Boston Common) was laid on July 4, 1795 by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. ... read more
Where do you buy a yo-yo? I havent seen one in years! How many yo-yo tricks are there? 1 AnswerYou should be able to pick one up at any toy store chain. I'd recommend Duncan's Yo-yos. As to the number of tricks, the page below has 43, and I'm sure there a... read more
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In a big official dinner. Prior to that I decided to play the cello like Yo Yo Ma. http://pic.gd/a79ea1 http://wozai.cc/timchen
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listening to "Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor Featuring Alison Krauss - slumber" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gqnxv
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Hey, I'm dancing to the great old tune by Yo Yo Ma!
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Yo-yo ma + more water + eclipsePHP + perseverance = another late night.....
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Headin over to see ma Chinese nigga kniva yo yo!
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