Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma (b. 1955) is a world-renowned French-born Chinese-American cellist and child prodigy recognized for his technical virtuosity, eclectic genre-blending, and humanitarian work. Juilliard and Harvard-educated, he has won 18+ Grammys, founded the Silk Road Ensemble, and remains a leading classical icon and cultural ambassador.
Known For
- Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude
- Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude
- Piano Trio No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 11 "Gassenhauer": II. Adagio
- Sicilienne, Op. 78
- Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: II. Allemande
Discography Highlights
- Beethoven for Three: Symphony No. 1 — Op. 70, No. 1 "Ghost" — Op. 11 "Gassenhauer" 2025
- Shostakovich: The Cello Concertos 2025
- Merci 2024
- Beethoven for Three: Symphony No. 4 and Op. 97 "Archduke" 2024
- Beethoven for Three: Symphony No. 6 "Pastorale" and Op. 1 No. 3 2022
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- Emanuel Ax
- Edgar Meyer
- Chris Thile
- Silkroad Ensemble
- Itzhak Perlman
- Ennio Morricone
