Pablo Casals, A Renowned Cellist, Discusses His Creative Vigor At 93 Years Old And How Working With Love Extends Your Life
Long before there was Yo-Yo Ma, there was Spanish Catalan cellist and conductor Pablo Casals (December 29, 1876–October 22, 1973), regarded by many as the greatest cellist of all time. The recipient…
Three Instruments You Do Not Know Came From the Heart of the Middle East
The region has a rich musical heritage that includes inventing some of the world’s most famous instruments Musicians play bagpipes during a ceremony marking the Battle of the Somme in…
Yo-Yo Ma Debuts Live Guests Interactive Bach Music Series-“Bach, Unlocking Meaning, and Finding Purpose.”
The 8-week series will feature videos of Ma discussing the Bach Suites for solo cello, with participants invited to join the discussion Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is launching a new eight-week interactive…
Meet 8-year-old Maddox Marsolleck Piano & Violin Talent from Germany
Maddox Marsollek (born December 2013) began taking piano lessons at the age of three. After only ten months of lessons, Maddox made his debut at a summer concert in the…
Who’s That Busker On The Streets Of Nairobi? Just The World-Famous Cellist Yo-Yo Ma!
The maestro has been on a five-year mission to bring joy to the world through the music of Bach. On the final stop in Kenya last week, he took that…
What Motivated the “Bach Trios” by Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, and Edgar Meyer?
Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, and Edgar Meyer have for years been musical fellow travelers and friends—brilliant, like-minded performers who have converged in the studio and on stage for several extraordinary projects. The…
Instrumental Mayhem In The Name Of Bach: Ma-Thile-Meyer
What would Johann Sebastian Bach make of a goat rodeo? There can be little doubt that the greatest composer ever would have been unfazed hearing his music played by…
Unlocking Life’s Questions with Yo-Yo Ma: Exploring the Universal Wisdom of Bach’s Music
Yo-Yo Ma is one of those figures whose fame has far transcended the limits of classical music. A name recognized by all. Like Leonard Bernstein. Or Gustavo Dudamel. Naturally,…
Johann Sebastian. Bach: The Legend Endures Even After 300 Years. His Beautiful Compositions Still Have An Impact On The Music World Today
12 Of The Greatest Bach Piano Pieces: His Best Keyboard Works Bach is one of the most revered classical composers of all time. His music has been enjoyed by audiences…
Exploring the Magnificent British Museum Citole, an Exquisite Medieval Instrument from the 14th Century
Citole is a stringed musical instrument which was popular in medieval Europe from 1200 – 1350 A.D. It is a four-string instrument, with a body shaped like a”holly-leaf” and according…