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Yo-Yo Ma Says He's Living His Best Childhood Now
May 29, 2024
Acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma discusses his childhood, rebel years, and three cultures: American, French, and Chinese. He brings his cello 'Petunia' to his conversation with Terry Gross, reflecting on being a child prodigy and straddling diverse influences.
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- Yo-Yo Ma emphasizes finding patterns in music for both technical and emotional exploration.
- He advocates for diverse musical voices and the power of music to transcend cultural boundaries.
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The Journey and Evolution of Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma, the renowned cellist, shares his musical journey, starting from his early performances at a young age for dignitaries like President Kennedy and his evolving career playing diverse music styles globally. He discusses his iconic recordings of Bach's cello suites and how his interpretations changed from his 20s to his 60s. Ma emphasizes the importance of finding patterns in music and reflects on the beauty and complexity of playing Bach as both a technical exercise and an emotional exploration.
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