Yo-Yo Ma: Internationally Acclaimed Cellist

Signature Lives

by Myra Weatherly

From the late 19th century into the 21st century, technological and cultural advancements transformed the world into a new and modern place. These advancements changed the way people lived, worked, and thought about themselves and the world. The combination of all these changes continues to produce what we know as the modern world. Yo-Yo Ma ranks among the worlds greatest and most popular cello players. He came to national attention at age 15 when he performed on television. After college, Ma began a career as a solo cellist performing with the worlds major orchestras. He has expanded his career to serve as a musical educator and ambassador, sharing the common language of music with others throughout the world.

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt uneducated when my friends were talking about Yo-Yo Ma and I didn't know who he was so I checked out this book and listened to his music on Youtube while I read. Though he is the rock-star of cello playing and a prodigy child, the author did a great job to make him real. She used his actual quotes several times and it gave great insight into his personality. If you want to be inspired, read this book!

[wildct2003 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for historical info; dated now