i love yo yo ma, I've seen him once in my life during a rehearsal and it's so awesome to hear him talk to the other performers. But I kind of dislike John Williams because he took a lot of his ideas from Shostakovich - sorry, sort of random, but shostakovich doesn't get nearly as much credit as he deserves.
I play viola. Once, in orchestra class, my teacher told us a story about this guy. It goes like this: Okay, so, you know how he has this awesome cello who no one can replicate, right? Well, one time he was on his way to a concert, in a taxi. When he got there, he got out and ran. Only one thing missing, right? HIS CELLO!!!! So, the taxi drives off and halfway to the stage, he realizes he forgot his cello! The taxi guy comes back, gives him the cello back, and gets payed $100. Happy ever after.
Yo Yo Ma is someone worth being inspired by, I play cello and even though I have perfect pitch and can copy tunes by ear on the cello and other instrumetns, I will NEVER be as good as he will.
Do you know why yo yo is so good? 3 reasons. 1. Passion and practice 2. Years of experience 3. He was taught by the best cello teacher who ever lived, leonard rose.
you know...I hate it when beloved, famous, amazing people are seen from the past; young hype and well, young lol, then suddenly you see a vid from the present (aka future), is saddens me how fast tmie flies by and see them age D":
Guys! That's not his Davidov Stradivarius. Its his other one, the Domenico Montagnana 1733 cello. How I know is because that cello is REALLY REALLY WIDE! LOOK!
the key to success is publicity. you could be the best player in the world but also be a psychotic weirdo that never leaves your room and you'll never get any recognition or money. find an agent and do a ton of concerts and clean up a bit and you'll be hailed as the best cello player in the world even if you're not.
she... touched.... his... cello. O_O
robintherobin 2 weeks ago
Well I guess I found one thing I don't like about Yo Yo Ma... He kept is communism!!! Other then that... I really love Yo Yo Ma :3
MasterSethern 7 months ago
Got to play for him once, myself. He's one of the most positive, humble people I've ever met.
Dbrazz88 8 months ago
i love yo yo ma, I've seen him once in my life during a rehearsal and it's so awesome to hear him talk to the other performers. But I kind of dislike John Williams because he took a lot of his ideas from Shostakovich - sorry, sort of random, but shostakovich doesn't get nearly as much credit as he deserves.
GagaMan214 9 months ago
you should be gratefull lady, you touched his cello <333
kagaminechan 10 months ago
Oh God, NO YO YO, YOU DIDN'T DO IT! lol
celloprof 11 months ago
I play viola. Once, in orchestra class, my teacher told us a story about this guy. It goes like this: Okay, so, you know how he has this awesome cello who no one can replicate, right? Well, one time he was on his way to a concert, in a taxi. When he got there, he got out and ran. Only one thing missing, right? HIS CELLO!!!! So, the taxi drives off and halfway to the stage, he realizes he forgot his cello! The taxi guy comes back, gives him the cello back, and gets payed $100. Happy ever after.
exil7 11 months ago
2:53 nice teeth ^^
20drunkmonkeys 11 months ago
2:36 always cracks me up :)
Yo Yo Ma is someone worth being inspired by, I play cello and even though I have perfect pitch and can copy tunes by ear on the cello and other instrumetns, I will NEVER be as good as he will.
judenihal 11 months ago
Do you know why yo yo is so good? 3 reasons. 1. Passion and practice 2. Years of experience 3. He was taught by the best cello teacher who ever lived, leonard rose.
MrN00binator 1 year ago
2:31 OKAY YO YO I SEE YOU...Gettin yo game on.
IPawnt 1 year ago
LarissaFMattos (Video 02 - n.1/JSBach Prelude)
Mau12123 1 year ago
He's a very nice man with great talent.
justwarren 1 year ago
i think he has a straverious cello
jokerhong123 1 year ago
They should have Yo-Yo Ma action figures. He's just too awesome.
CaptainAyu 1 year ago 3
@theviolinmusicfan Yes
nycwiseguy91 1 year ago
you know...I hate it when beloved, famous, amazing people are seen from the past; young hype and well, young lol, then suddenly you see a vid from the present (aka future), is saddens me how fast tmie flies by and see them age D":
7 years old.....wow
28880 1 year ago
Yo-Yo Man! With a bow and cello in two-he can do no wrong
beartails1 1 year ago
Dang okay Yo Yo Ma I see you...gettin your game on...haha
IPawnt 1 year ago
Wait, what about Itzhak Perlman? Mǎ Yǒuyǒu is "perhaps" the most recognized classical musician on the planet?
napalmmice 1 year ago
"I have to pinch myself... to make sure I actually believe... yes we can..."
Couldn't have said it better myself :)
PwnageSoul 1 year ago 3
@PwnageSoul Oops! E tu Yo Yo Ma? How could anyone think Bush II is doing a good job?
amartin7889 1 year ago
Liberal.
newenglander2009 1 year ago
she almost got it lol!
MaryAliceWise 1 year ago
i want to meet this man!
he's one of my inspirations for playing cello.
CookiesAreStellar 1 year ago 4
SHE played his cello.....oh crap....hes awsome
Itachi52496 1 year ago
Guys! That's not his Davidov Stradivarius. Its his other one, the Domenico Montagnana 1733 cello. How I know is because that cello is REALLY REALLY WIDE! LOOK!
xbasket12x 1 year ago 4
OH MY FREAKING GOD, SHE PLAYED THE STRAD.
*sob*
xSunlightandShadowsx 1 year ago
He is simply a musical genius!
bachtocello 1 year ago
what song was he playing at 0:49 ?
CzeslawMeyer012 1 year ago
That reporter just got to play a Stradivarius cello. I'll never have an opportunity like that. NOT FAIR.
SeraphThanatos 1 year ago 4
Wow he has beautiful hands
LikidySplitz 1 year ago
im so jealous of her
dingbat22507 1 year ago
did she just say "yitzhak perlman"
slash91197 1 year ago
the key to success is publicity. you could be the best player in the world but also be a psychotic weirdo that never leaves your room and you'll never get any recognition or money. find an agent and do a ton of concerts and clean up a bit and you'll be hailed as the best cello player in the world even if you're not.
thecarrotdude 1 year ago
that cello! what wood is that?
ABisopht 2 years ago
That man is god with a cello
ItachiUchiha2010 2 years ago 34
@ItachiUchiha2010
Dude, he's not good with the fucking Cello! He's the GOD at it!!!
xlr814music 1 year ago
@xlr814music That is what I said.
ItachiUchiha2010 1 year ago
SHE PLAYED HIS CELLO!!!!! OMG!!! I got to have a masterclass with him. A couple of months before he played at the Inauguration.
Jcbooker 2 years ago 20
nice strad
enjoico218 2 years ago
2:28 omg what are they playing it sounds incredible
sarahxboxbeara 2 years ago
It's a piece from Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble. It's on the 2nd CD. Silk Road journeys: Beyond the Horizon.
Jcbooker 2 years ago
what's it's title?
i am so buying it
sarahxboxbeara 2 years ago
The Song is called "Mountains are Far Away" from the Silk Road Journeys: Beyond the Horizon album.
Jcbooker 2 years ago
okay thankyou very much :)
sarahxboxbeara 2 years ago
lol at 0:48 he's playing gershwin prelude II hahah that's awesome
MICHaeLDIZZLE 3 years ago
what a humble down to earth person....love you Yo Yo Ma...even though I play violin ull be my cello hero!!!!!
vlhere 3 years ago
I wish i could play my instrument like that.
Xenoxagax 3 years ago
:)
This is exciting.
LilliesAndDaisies 3 years ago
Why didnt he leave out the Yes We Can part- stupid. GREAT Cellist though! FABULOUS!
ugha323a 3 years ago