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Yo-Yo Ma

Around the World with Bach’s Cello Suites

Around the World with Bach’s Cello Suites

"Yo-Yo Ma's global tour, showcasing Bach's Cello Suites, aims to unite communities through music. The tour, interrupted by Covid-19, also highlights the cultural expressions of 36 countries."

09/17/2025
Yo-Yo Ma’s ‘Love at First Listen’

Yo-Yo Ma’s ‘Love at First Listen’

Yo-Yo Ma shares his lifelong love for Schubert's E-flat trio, first discovered at age 12, and how it influenced his music career.

10/01/2019
How Yo-Yo Ma Inspired the New Mr. Rogers Documentary

How Yo-Yo Ma Inspired the New Mr. Rogers Documentary

"Blockbuster documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor, explores the success of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. Inspired by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, it highlights the show's impact on children's TV."

06/13/2019

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