In an era when the music world thought only Westerners could truly understand Western classical music, Chinese-American cellist Yo-Yo Ma broke barriers and defied expectations. Through his musical skill and exceptional passion, he showed that classical music is for everyone. With mentorships and impromptu street concerts, Yo-Yo Ma has headed programs to bring classical music around the world. This biography uses easy-to-read text, vibrant photographs,...

Yo-Yo Ma is a world-class cellist who has won numerous Grammy awards and is beloved by audiences worldwide. Readers will discover how hard work and talent helped Ma rise to the top and how he uses his gifts to promote unity by bringing together musicians from around the world in his Silk Road Project.

Traces the life and musical accomplishments of the renowned cellist and highlights his efforts as a crusader for world peace.

Tracks the life and career of violoncellist Yo-Yo Ma, a child prodigy who grew to become world famous for his playing ability, as well as for experimenting with different kinds of music and performance.

Esta historia refleja las ilusiones y logros del niño sensible y precoz que se hizo una leyenda, Pablo Casals. La historia aquí desplegada es un regreso a los valores básicos de la vida y el arte, elementos que combinan la alegría de vivir y la alegría de amar. This is a story of the dreams and accomplishments of the sensitive and precocious child who would become a legend, Pablo Casals.