About Yo-Yo Ma

Yo-Yo Ma is an American cellist widely regarded as the greatest of his generation. Born in Paris in 1955 to Chinese parents and raised in New York, he was a child prodigy who performed for President Kennedy at age seven before studying at the Juilliard School and Harvard University. Across a career spanning more than 120 albums and some 19 Grammy Awards, he has become especially celebrated for his interpretations of Bach's six suites for solo cello. A tireless cultural ambassador who founded the Silkroad collective, Ma continues to tour widely in 2026, presenting his solo program Our Common Nature alongside performances with leading orchestras around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yo-Yo Ma

When is Yo-Yo Ma's next concert?

Yo-Yo Ma tours extensively in 2026, performing both his solo program Our Common Nature and concerts with major symphony orchestras. Highlights across the year include appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Francisco Symphony, the Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks, and the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood, plus duo recitals with pianist Emanuel Ax. Check the schedule for a date near you.

What is Yo-Yo Ma best known for?

Yo-Yo Ma is best known for his luminous interpretations of Johann Sebastian Bach's six suites for solo cello, which he has recorded three times over his career. Beyond the classical canon, he is celebrated for genre-spanning projects, from American bluegrass and Argentine tango to the global Silkroad ensemble he founded in 1998, performing on his prized cello nicknamed Petunia.

What awards has Yo-Yo Ma won?

Over his career Yo-Yo Ma has won roughly 19 Grammy Awards and recorded more than 120 albums. He has also received some of the highest honors in the arts, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2011, and the National Medal of Arts, and he serves as a United Nations Messenger of Peace.

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2026 Yo-Yo Ma Event Schedule

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