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The many-faceted career of cellist Yo-Yo Ma is a testament to his continual search for new ways to communicate with audiences, and to his personal desire for artistic growth and renewal. Learn More
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Yo-Yo Ma's site...
Yo-Yo Ma and the National Symphony Orchestra joined the Iraqi National Symphony's first concert in America. Playing beautiful pieces by Iraqi and Western composers, they enjoyed learning from each other. See photos of the events here.
GRAMMY Awards for Best Engineered Album, Best Classical Crossover Album were awarded for Yo-Yo Ma's CD, Obrigado Brazil. And Obrigado Brazil and Belle Epoque were recognized for Best Producer. Learn more here about Yo-Yo Ma's GRAMMY Awards.
Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project studies music from diverse cultures. Learn more here.
Yo-Yo Ma conducts Master Classes for cello students in Vilnius, Lithuania in June 2003. See more here.

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Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra performed at The Kennedy Center Concert Hall on December 9. Click here to see exciting photos of their visit in Washington, DC.