Yo-Yo Ma Classical Musician |
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| Author:
| Shea, Therese M. |
| Series title: | Exceptional Asians Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-7837-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2016 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.27 |
Book Description:
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While most people know Yo-Yo Ma as the most famous cellist in the world, they may not know that he actually started out as a violin player--until the four-year-old told his parents he wanted to play a big instrument. Much more than a uniquely talented classical musician, Ma has written an Academy Award-winning film score, played for eight presidents, and appeared on The Simpsons. Readers will enjoy learning about this dynamic man through simple text and vibrant color photos. A Words to...
More DescriptionWhile most people know Yo-Yo Ma as the most famous cellist in the world, they may not know that he actually started out as a violin player--until the four-year-old told his parents he wanted to play a big instrument. Much more than a uniquely talented classical musician, Ma has written an Academy Award-winning film score, played for eight presidents, and appeared on The Simpsons. Readers will enjoy learning about this dynamic man through simple text and vibrant color photos. A Words to Know section familiarizes readers with new vocabulary, and quotes from Ma reflect his beliefs on a range of topics from teachers to multiculturalism.