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Yo-Yo Ma A Biography
Jim Whiting
ISBN: 0-313-34486-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34486-2
192 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 8/30/2008
List Price: $35.00 (UK Sterling Price: £24.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Series Title: Greenwood Biographies
Description: 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.
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
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.
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