Yo-Yo Ma

Cellist

Yo-Yo Ma’s multifaceted career is testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding.

Whether performing new or familiar works for cello, bringing communities together to explore culture’s role in society, or engaging in unexpected musical forms, Ma strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity.

Ma has recorded more than 120 albums, is the winner of 19 Grammy Awards, and has performed for nine American presidents, most recently on the occasion of President Biden’s inauguration. He has received numerous awards, including the National Medal of the Arts, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Birgit Nilsson Prize. He has been a United Nations Messenger of Peace since 2006 and was recognized as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020.

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As musicians, we transcend technique in order to seek out the truths in our world in a way that gives meaning and sustenance to individuals and communities. That’s art for life’s sake.

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