Yo-Yo Ma: A Biography

by Jim Whiting

Overview

A musician of rare artistry, the self-effacing yet charismatic Yo-Yo Ma connects with his audiences with startling effectiveness. He remains devoted to the classical repertoire yet has long roved far beyond the Western classical music canon. Despite his real superstar status and thriving solo career, he has often sought out musicians outside the classical sphere and collaborated with them on fascinating recordings. Above all, he is committed to the ever-evolving musical odyssey of his Silk Road Ensemble, itself part of a broader Silk Road Project aiming to explore the deep and varied artistic connections between East and West. Ma's legions of admirers seek out his musical genius in his recordings. Here they can become acquainted with the energetic and charming Ma himself and trace the trajectory of his unique and distinguished career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313344862
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/30/2008
Series:	Greenwood Biographies
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	461,247
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Jim Whiting is a professional editor, writer, and photographer and the author of more than 90 books, chiefly nonfiction works written for children. For 17 years he was editor and publisher of Northwest Runner magazine, a monthly publication. He frequently has written about music and is the author of 15 biographies of classical and modern composers in the Masters of Music series for young readers.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Introduction
Timeline of Events in the Life of Yo-Yo Ma
Chapter 1 Love and War
Chapter 2 I Want the Big Instrument
Chapter 3 Yo-Yo Gets a Big Little Viola
Chapter 4 A New Life in New York
Chapter 5 High School and High Anxiety
Chapter 6 Learning of Love and a Love of Learning
Chapter 7 Cast-Clad, Becoming a Dad, and a New Strad
Chapter 8 Manny, Grammy and in the Hood with Mr. Rogers
Chapter 9 A Jazz Legend and Farewell to a Father
Chapter 10 Hush and Happiness in Small Groups
Chapter 11 America Meets Africa
Chapter 12 The Free-Range Cellist
Chapter 13 Yo-Yo Ma and the Suite Life
Chapter 14 BachUp Close and Personal
Chapter 15 Die Seidenstrasse
Chapter 16 Crossing Over
Chapter 17 Getting up to Speed on the Silk Road
Chapter 18 The Beat Goes onand onand on
Selected Bibliography