Yo-Yo Ma was the picture of cello perfection on Thursday evening, Nov. 6 at Severance Music Center, performing with The Cleveland Orchestra as if for the thousandth time — or the first. Relaxed, head ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. I hope you're enjoying your Thanksgiving. For the holiday, we're going to feature one of our favorite interviews of the year with Yo-Yo Ma. He brought his cello, ...

Specker, who had first met Yo-Yo Ma in the summer of 2024 while playing with him at a mutual friend’s wedding, calls Ma “a kind, decent person who is deeply ...

The Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård have announced plans for the Orchestra’s 2025-26 season, a year which includes performances by star artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to ...

Hosted by John Schaefer, featured artists include James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Diana Krall, Dave Brubeck, Paquito d'Rivera, Chris Thile, Sergio Assad, Chris Botti and others. They collaborate with Ma ...

Yo-Yo Ma on 'touching infinity' through his nearly 300-year-old cello, Petunia By Terry Gross Published November 28, 2024 at 5:00 AM EST Listen 43:59 ...

Years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brought his cello — aka "Petunia" — in for music and conversation during this May 2024 interview. This ...