World-renowned cellist, United Nations Peace Ambassador, and winner of 19 Grammy Awards
Yo-Yo Ma is an acclaimed American cellist known for his extraordinary technique and deep musicality. A cultural ambassador and humanitarian, he has performed around the world and founded the Silk Road Ensemble to foster cross-cultural collaboration through music.
Yo-Yo Ma attended a Montessori school as a young child, where his artistic sensibilities and self-motivation were nurtured through exploration.