Yo-Yo Ma was only 7 years old when his family immigrated from Paris to New York and only 8 when he made his first appearance on the American national television at a gala concert emceed by Leonard Bernstein, alongside his sister Yeou-Cheng Ma. The child prodigy went on to attend the Julliard School in New York City and become a world-famous cellist.
Over his decades-long career, Ma has produced over 75 albums, composed the soundtracks for some of the 20th century's biggest films, and brought classical music to a much larger audience than ever before. Ma is known for his innovation and relentless pursuit of new challenges; he formed his own Silk Road Ensemble, bringing together musicians from diverse countries all of which are historically linked via the Silk Road.
In 2020, Yo-Yo Ma was included in Time Magazine’s list of Most Influential People. Recently, on October 7th the extraordinary cellist celebrated his 65th birthday, so this seemed like the perfect time to enjoy some of his most memorable pieces and performances. Enjoy!
.
Cover image source: World Economic Forum
If You Love Classical Music, You MUST Hear This Pianist
When it comes to musical talent, it doesn't get better than Yuja Wang. Enjoy this lovely performance by the famed classical pianist.
This Andrea Bocelli Number Is a Must See For Music Lovers
Watch Andrea Bocelli perform one of the most iconic love songs in history
Music Box: The Unforgettable Hits of Phil Collins
The most beloved hits of Phil Collins, who dominated the charts in the 1980s.
2Cellos Perform Their Latest Original Hit In All Its Glory
2Cellos are a hugely succesfuly cellist duo hailing from Croatia. Watch them perform their latest single, "Vivaldi", in this next clip:
This Sublime Classical Performance Will Take You to Heaven
This beautiful video celebrates two wonderful musicians together, one on cello and the other on the violin. Here they play Czardas.
The Greatest Hits of the Unforgettable David Bowie
David Bowie was an undisputed master of reinvention and one of the 20th century's great musicians. Enjoy his most memorable hits on this playlist
Mother Turns Eggs Into the CUTEST Cartoons for Her Kids
We were absolutely mesmerized by the incredible talent, love & care this busy mom imparts into every one of her adorable breakfast creations!
I've Never Seen a Show Like This, But I'm Glad I Got To.
This man is a true master of balancing, and his act is like nothing you've seen before.
Don't Miss David Copperfield Talking About His Biggest Illusions
David Copperfield is one of the most famous magicians in the world, and in this video, he's going to break down his most famous and iconic illusions.
You Won’t Believe This Art Was Created With Ballpoint Pens
New York based artist Nicolas V. Sanchez creates the most realistic ballpoint pen drawings you'll ever see and they're a pleasure to admire!
The Most Creative Street Art From Around the World
A collection of 11 of the most beautiful and creative street art we've come across.
These Drawings are Shockingly Realistic!
The portraits of Argentinian illustrator Nestor Canavarro are so vivid and detailed, it's almost hard to believe they're drawn with pencils.
These Are the MOST Detailed Miniature Rooms I’ve Ever Seen
You won't believe these antique rooms aren't actual buildings, but cleverly crafted miniatures created by a talented artist...
18 Heart Melting Felted Wool Portraits of Pets
This artist makes unbelievably adorable and lifelike portraits of pet out of felted wool, here are some of her best works
12 World-Famous Sculptures Everyone Should Recognize
In this article, we showcase 12 of the most famous and recognized sculptures in the world starting from the oldest to the most recent.
Samurai Origami Folded From Just a Single Piece of Paper
The artistic talent of this origami artist is jaw-dropping. Believe it or not, he managed to fold this detailed samurai origami from a single piece of paper!
This is the Cutest Form of ‘Vandalism’ You Will Ever See
Street artist Cal makes the most unexpected corners of Lyon magical
It's Hard to Believe the Voice of This 8-Year-Old Girl!
The amazing 8-year-old Angelina Jordan, performing the song "Shot Me Down".
Is This Pavarotti's Most Iconic Performance Ever?
What an amazing voice Pavarotti had! I will never tire of listening to him.
This Irish Family Performs Together to Bring Joy to All
Together with their children, this family makes one incredible music performance you can't help but love.
Relax With a Few Moments of Heavenly Music
Take a few moments for yourself. Close your eyes and let the smile spread on your face as this sweet music spreads in the air.
I Can Guarantee You've Never Seen a Ballet Like This One...
This world famous ballet dancer has taken it upon himself to create an almost perfect new ballet dance.
Frankenstein’s Mother: the Amazing Life of Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley's life was one of great tragedies, but also amazing achievements, being one of the first widely-respected female novelists.
The Perfect Optical Illusion is All About the Right Timing
Tiago Silva is an incredible Portuguese artist who is renowned for the optical illusions he creates using his incredible photography skills
This Late in Life Painter Created Stunning Works of Art!
Henri Rousseau was an artist who created the bulk of his work in his forties, focusing on images of the jungle and day to day life
3-D Chalk Artwork From This Talented Mother-Daughter Team!
Jan Riggins has instilled her love of art in her 13 year old daughter Olivia, who together create stunning 3-D animals using chalk
Enjoy Incredible Street Performance of Pachelbel’s Canon
In this video, the extremely talented violinist Cam Nicholson plays a beautiful rendition of Pachelbel's 'Canon in D Major' at Trafalgar Square
These Colorful Embroideries Bring Dead Leaves Back to Life
A Brazilian artist named Solange Nunes uses dead leaves as a canvas for embroidery. Check out some of her best works.
This Singing Audition Is Like None Other You’ve Seen!
Nora Burton's 'Got Talent' audition will blow you away and warm your heart. Don't miss it!
These Awesome Aquariums Were Designed to Blow Your Mind
Aquariums aren't just beautiful homes for fishes, they are opportunities to innovate and design, with these 25 being the most unique ones.
Recycling Gets a Fairytale Twist With Wooden Troll Statues
Recycled art is a fun and creative way to send a message and these trolls by Danish artist Thomas Dambo are the perfect examples of that
11 Levels of Origami: A Fascinating Tutorial
Origami artist and physicist Robert J. Lang will show you 11 levels of complexity in creating paper folding art.
Check Out These Surreal Artists and Their Amazing Artworks
In this post we have brought you a collection of 8 surreal artists, each with their own artistic style and unique imagination
A Sublime Musical Courtship that is Both Funny and Beautiful
A delightful rendition of Salsa De La Luna as a romantic interaction between two violins.
If I Didn't See This Artist At Work, I'd Never Believe Him!
Italian Artists Marcello Barenghi can create the most astoundingly realistic-looking hand drawings.
Incredible Paper Statues that Jump Off the Page
Paper is a common art material, and we've seen our fair share of paper art, but these statues, created by Allen and Patty Eckman, is something above and beyond.
18 Beautiful Animal Portraits Made From Pressed Flowers
These botanical illustrations and animal portraits are made entirely from ferns, twigs and different flower parts by Helen Ahpornsiri
A Beatles Salute You'll Never Forget...
If you like the Beatles, you're going to LOVE this video.
The Art of Making a Beautiful Guitar is Simply Enchanting
A beautiful video of a true artist making a unique guitar.
Check Out the Most Unusual Buildings From Around the World
This video explores some unique and magnificent buildings from all over the world.
How Did They Ever Create These Amazing Works of Art?
Some art takes special talent and a lot of patience to create...
Artist Revives Discarded Ceramics into Lovely Sculptures
Take a look at the amazing world of artist Bouke de Vries who makes beautiful art using discarded cermaics.
Believe It or Not, Masterpieces Can Be Found On Your Mail!
Art connoisseurs, it is time to start collecting stamps. These delights of the US Postal Service depict the best works of art.
You Have Never Seen Van Gogh's Paintings Like This Before...
By applying a modern photography technique to Van Gogh's oil paintings, we get to enjoy them in a whole new way.
These Two Terrific Dancers Have 6 Legs Between Them!
These two are natural dancing partners, even if they ARE from different species...
This Talented Artist Has Shared Her Secret With Us.
A talented painter displays both her beautiful paintings as well as the tools she used to create them! A stunning series!