Yo-Yo Ma performing for royalty, both American (President Ronald Reagan and Nancy) and Japanese (Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko), at the White House in 1987. Perhaps some part of Ma's celebrity ...

There is nothing that requires more trust than working in a musical situation together. You just have to rely on each other for everything. It is constant fluidity. What can you say about a man who ...

About 25 years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brings his cello — aka "Petunia" —... Yo-Yo Ma on ‘touching infinity’ through his nearly ...

Follow Yo-Yo Ma’s unique ability to explore cultures and musical forms. This program chronicles Yo-Yo Ma’s unique work process and legendary performances with rarely seen rehearsal and concert footage ...

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 ...

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, ...