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Born: October 07, 1955 in Paris, France
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Classical

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Biography:
Yo-Yo Ma was the cello's foremost contemporary proponent; while primarily a classical performer, he also made a number of highly successful crossover recordings. Born October 7, 1955 to Chinese parents living in Paris, he began playing the cello at the age of four, later studying with Janos Scholz; in 1962, he also became the pupil of Leonard Rose ... Continue Bio >>

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Tickets:
01/07/2010 Boston Symphony Hall
01/08/2010 Boston Symphony Hall
01/09/2010 Boston Symphony Hall
01/12/2010 Boston Symphony Hall
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Ringtones:

Frank - IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso

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Discography:
2008 Yo-Yo Ma & Friends: Songs of Joy & Peace
2007 New Impossibilities
2006 Paris: La Belle Epoque [SACD]
2006 J. S. Bach: The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites
2006 Dvorak in Prague: A Celebration
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Filmography:
2008 A Celebration of Leonard Bernstein: Opening Night at Carnegie Hall 2008
2008 Chris Botti: In Boston
2005 Five Days in September
2004 Yo-Yo Ma: Obrigado Brazil - Live in Concert
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Influenced By: Mstislav Rostropovich Ennio Morricone Pablo Casals More >>

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