Read more
Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung A musician of rare artistry! the self-effacing yet charismatic Yo-Yo Ma connects with his audiences with startling effectiveness. 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
