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| Born | October 7, 1955 |
| Hometown | Paris, France |
| Net worth | $30 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Jill Alison Hornor (m 1978 - present) |
| Children | Nicholas Ma |
| Parents | Hiao-tsiun Ma |
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Big Ears and renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma unveil Knoxville festival celebrating Appalachia
- Separate from Big Ears, "Our Common Nature: An Appalachian Celebration" will include music, dance and storytelling.
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William Wordsworth and the Romantics anticipated today's idea of a nature-positive life
Wiliam Wordsworth lived and wrote in Grasmere, in England's Lake District, from 1799-1808. Mick Knapton/Wikipedia, CC BY-SAMusical performances usually happen in concert halls or clubs, but famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma is exploring a new venue: U.S. national parks. In a project called Our Common Nature, Ma is performing in settings such as the Great Smoky Mountains and the Grand Canyon. By making music and bringing people together in scenic places, Ma aims to help humans understand where they fit in t
- EntertainmentThe Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Yo-Yo Ma's musical mission comes to Hawaii
Nov. 27—The great cellist and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma, the world's foremost ambassador of his instrument, its traditions and perhaps of music in general, comes to the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell on Thursday to perform the popular Bach cello suites. The great cellist and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma, the world's foremost ambassador of his instrument, its traditions and perhaps of music in general, comes ...
- EntertainmentCape Cod Times
Cape Symphony's 'Forever Young' concert features child prodigy cellist
Cameron Renshaw, an 11-year-old cellist, and two Cape pianists will be guest artists for Cape Symphony's "Forever Young" concerts Nov. 12-13.
- EntertainmentIndiewire
‘TÁR’ Has Yo-Yo Ma’s Vote: A ‘Provocative and Moving’ Portrayal of Classical Music
The Grammy-winning cellist has high praise for Todd Field's Oscar-bidding drama about a classical music conductor in freefall.
- U.S.The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
Renowned cellist visits New River Gorge National Park
Oct. 4—World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma paid a visit to southern West Virginia last week where he took in the sites and played for visitors of the New River Gorge National Park. In the lead-up to his performance in Wheeling with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, Beckley Parks and Recreation Director Leslie Baker said she and members of her staff played host to Ma as he and his team toured the ...
- EntertainmentWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Silkroad Ensemble's road leads to Indian Ranch with new leader and new compositions
Silkroad Ensemble's road leads to Indian Ranch with new leader and new compositions on its "Phoenix Rising" tour
- EntertainmentIowa City Press-Citizen
Hancher Auditorium announces 50th season lineup, featuring Wynton Marsalis, Leslie Odom Jr. and more
The Hancher Auditorium, which opened in 1972, announced its 50th season lineup, including American Ballet Theatre and 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr.
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Readers share memories of the Beatles, romance and more at the Hollywood Bowl
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- EntertainmentMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Even when they're not playing, Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Stott captivate their Milwaukee audience
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott captivated a Milwaukee audience Friday night at the Bradley Symphony Center.
- U.S.Town & Country
Yo-Yo Ma Joins Afghan Refugees for a Performance in Portugal
The famous U.S. cellist played Mozart with a group of students from the Afghanistan National Institute of Music.
