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Leonard Bernstein introduces Yo Yo Ma to America (and JFK) (Original Post) Dawson Leery Oct 2015 OP
A belated Happy 60th forest444 Oct 2015 #1
I got to sit in on a Bernstein rehearsal at Tanglewood in 1990 . . . markpkessinger Oct 2015 #2
There's always room for cello! longship Oct 2015 #3
Here's an interesting fact about Yo-Yo Ma... Peace Patriot Oct 2015 #4

markpkessinger

(8,381 posts)
2. I got to sit in on a Bernstein rehearsal at Tanglewood in 1990 . . .
Sat Oct 10, 2015, 01:44 AM
Oct 2015

. . . less than a month before he died. His COPD was very advanced by that point. He was rehearsing Copeland's Third Symphony, and working with a student conductor on a Berlioz piece. Next to his conductor's podium, there was an oxygen tank and mask. While he was conducting, he displayed all of the physical intensity for which he was so well known; but when he would stop to give the orchestra instructions, he would first have to grab the oxygen mask and gasp for air for a bit. It was hard to watch, but at the same time, even though his body was clearly failing, his passion for the music, his intellect, his warmth, his humor, and his love for the young musicians with whom he was working -- all were in ample supply. It was both heart-wrenching and inspiring at the same time. What an amazing person he was, and on so many levels!

longship

(40,416 posts)
3. There's always room for cello!
Sat Oct 10, 2015, 02:41 AM
Oct 2015


I love the Bach Suites, played by Yo Yo.

He is amazing.

Maybe here's a more direct link:

Peace Patriot

(24,010 posts)
4. Here's an interesting fact about Yo-Yo Ma...
Sat Oct 10, 2015, 03:17 AM
Oct 2015

...from his wiki bio:

During the Dixie Chicks' controversial tour of 2005-6, Ma backed them playing cello as sideman, assisting in the string arrangements for the band.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo-Yo_Ma


It's lovely to see him at age 7, and heartbreaking to know how short a time one member of his audience had to live.
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