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culture27 days ago•4 min saved

Yo-Yo Ma Turns Tanglewood Into a Stage for Musical Democracy

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma curated a week-long residency at Tanglewood called We The People to explore the American experiment through music, blending orchestral works with community voices from high schools, Native storytellers, and collaborators like James Taylor and Bryan Stevenson, including a conductorless Beethoven Pastoral performance and street busking—emphasizing hope, inclusivity, and unity over politics as a model for a more just, connected society.

via NEPM|

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arts-and-culture1 year ago•0 min saved

Yo-Yo Ma's Timeless Connection with His 300-Year-Old Cello

Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma discusses his nearly 300-year-old cello, affectionately named "Petunia," during a May 2024 interview, highlighting the deep connection and sense of 'touching infinity' he experiences through his music.

via NPR|

#arts-and-culture #cello #interview

arts-and-culture2 years ago•1 min saved

"Yo-Yo Ma on Achieving 'Infinity' with His Cello"

Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma reflects on his nearly 300-year-old cello named Petunia, a name given by a high school student 25 years ago. Ma, who began learning Bach's Cello Suites at age 4, has recorded them three times over his career, likening each performance to the ever-changing flow of a river. He emphasizes the importance of being a human first, musician second, and cellist third, a philosophy inspired by Spanish cellist Pablo Casals. Ma has played for nine U.S. presidents, won 19 Grammys, and recently performed at a memorial for aid workers killed in Gaza.

via NPR|

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