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Yo Yo Ma

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4.3

13 of 15(87%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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Review 1 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

Must GO!

Ruth Eckerd Hall @

- Clearwater @

,FL @

- Wed, Oct 28, 2009 @

Favorite moment: His appreciation toward to his audience was down to the earth. His achievement is not only "the greatest player", but also "great person". @

Posted 11/01/2009

by littleangler

Location: Tampa

You'll be amazed what he can do with cello. CD, TV program are nothing compare with LIVE sound he produce with the instrument. He is simply one of the best.

Ruth Eckerd Hall @

- Clearwater @

,FL @

- Wed, Oct 28, 2009 @

Favorite moment: His appreciation toward to his audience was down to the earth. His achievement is not only "the greatest player", but also "great person". @

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Review 2 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

Ruth Eckerd Hall @

- Clearwater @

,FL @

- Wed, Oct 28, 2009 @

Posted 10/29/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Naples, FL

Yo Yo Ma is by far the most amazing cellist I've ever seen. It's one thing to play loud but when he played soft, it was the sweetest sound you'd ever heard. I've been playing cello for 12 years so it was such an amazing experience to watch him play.

Ruth Eckerd Hall @

- Clearwater @

,FL @

- Wed, Oct 28, 2009 @

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Review 3 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

YO YO MA EXCELLENT

Ruth Eckerd Hall @

- Clearwater @

,FL @

- Wed, Oct 28, 2009 @

Posted 10/29/2009

by vincent1

Yo Yo Ma was brilliant as usual. His effortless and flawless playing was superb. He could have varied the music some, since all Bach program became tedious. Also I have never been to a concert where a standing ovation was given during the performance. I thought this was odd. Also I was surprised that drinks were allowed in the concert hall. I have been to many classical events and one drank in the lobby during intermission. Even though it was announced not to take photos, many patrons were doing this. Ushers should be more vigilant.

Ruth Eckerd Hall @

- Clearwater @

,FL @

- Wed, Oct 28, 2009 @

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Review 4 for Yo Yo Ma

4 / 5

Yo Yo Ma was More than Awesome!

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: his playing the cello @

Posted 10/28/2009

by MargoRoss

Location: Greensboro NC

Mr. Ma was philosophical, expressive, funny and illustrated his point well in the lectue portions. Of course, his maestro cello playing was elegance and other-worldly, as always. The only slight hiccup was that he was long-winded at times, but it was obviously a reflection of his enthusiasm, really. I would go again! He got a standing ovation. Then, mine was the last audience question: "If you had one piece of advice to say to the world - on anything - would would you say?" His reply: be open minded, empathic and curious about everything

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: his playing the cello @

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Review 5 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

"Creating a Life through Music"

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Posted 10/27/2009

by SumikoT

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Mr. Ma is very talented in weaving together many aspects of thought and their elements. His ability to do connect two points in multiple ways enables an overall better chance of appealing to all audiences. There is interconnectivity among his understanding of music, culture, people, and the outline patterns of life. Mr. Ma's solo performance (and duet) with application to his lectures of several the topics of the evening frames an understanding that is highly accomplished among the minds of today, in addition, he has a good sense of humor.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

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Review 6 for Yo Yo Ma

3 / 5

I thought the audience was rude

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Listening to him play!!!! @

Posted 10/27/2009

by Smote

Location: Mebane NC

I knew it was going to be a mix of lecture and concert, but would have loved to have heard more concert. I got the feeling the whole audience would have. I got a little tired of the lecture, but then I had only hours before gotten in from a 7 hour drive. I thought it was rude of the people who came in late, and very rude when people got up to leave before it was really over. I was ready to go but I would have stayed for the remainder had my "ride" not said, "Let's go"! Obviosuly, he didn't enjoy the lecture, or questions and answers. Yo-Yo Ma is such an incredible cellist, and a great personality, but I really went to hear him play more and not talk as much.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Listening to him play!!!! @

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Review 7 for Yo Yo Ma

2 / 5

YoYo Ma

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The beginning... @

Posted 10/27/2009

by jharrison

Location: Burlington NC

This was our present to my father for his 81st birthday. He loves classical music.
My parents drove from the eastern part of the state, near the beach to be here.
Yo Yo Ma was entertaining but it was difficult to hear him in the balcony.
My parents could not hear what was being said. Also we understood that there was come lecturing but there needed to be additional music.
I was disappointed for my parents and myself.
Mr Ma was a great speaker but to only play parts of Bach was boring. I felt this was a waste of my money. I saw Mr Ma and Emmanuel Ax years ago and that was wonderful!
Now my father will not want to go to anything else at the coliseum.
I was heartbroken.
J. Harrison

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The beginning... @

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Review 8 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Posted 10/27/2009

by Anonymous

Yo Yo Ma was instantly charismatic and fascinating. I enjoyed every moment, both his words and his music. He is an inspiring figure and truly worth hearing.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

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Review 9 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

Yo Yo Ma is wonderful!

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Mr. Ma's quote, "Everything is hard until you make it easy." @

Posted 10/27/2009

by Reasa

Location: Greensboro, NC

This was a once in a lifetime event! I shared the evening with my husband and his parents and we all thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Ma's life-lessons and his solo performance. I would love to see Mr. Ma back in Greensboro again!

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Mr. Ma's quote, "Everything is hard until you make it easy." @

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Review 10 for Yo Yo Ma

1 / 5

Yo Yo Ma

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Posted 10/27/2009

by cdm27

Location: Greensboro

I don't know when I have felt more ripped off. He played part of one song and talked about how to play better. Do not waste your money or time. I think it is very arrogant of him to ask people to pay $100. and play one short song, and talk for two hours. Yo Yo is a Yo Yo.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

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Review 11 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Posted 10/27/2009

by terriermom

Location: Saxapahaw

A very passionate man doing everything in his power to spread that to to everyone there! Also, a pretty good cellist too!!!!! We thoroughly enjoyed all 7,200 seconds. Congratulations to Guilford College and EMF for this wonderful event.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

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Review 12 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

yo yo ma

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: playing a short duo with a young woman he just met that day @

Posted 10/27/2009

by hoffman43

Location: greensboro

he is a devinci of music. a one time lifetime chance to hear a true genius discuss music as it should be a uiversal uniting force

Greensboro Coliseum Complex @

- Greensboro @

,NC @

- Mon, Oct 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: playing a short duo with a young woman he just met that day @

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Review 13 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

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Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Sun, May 17, 2009 @

Posted 07/13/2009

by bobrik

Location: san diego

he is the best of the best. nothing else to say, right?

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Sun, May 17, 2009 @

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Review 14 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

Yo Yo Ma---Wonderful

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Sun, May 17, 2009 @

Posted 07/12/2009

by SueR

Location: San Diego

I was concerned that our seats would be poor, but decided to take the back row anyway.
Yo Yo Ma' s talent was evident, as he interpreted the classical works and put forth his own compositions.
Loved it...You could say that he made the earth move, as we has a slight earthquake in the middle of his performance. Both he and the audience were spell bound and no one rushed to any exits.
BRAVO!!!

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Sun, May 17, 2009 @

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Review 15 for Yo Yo Ma

5 / 5

Yo Yo Ma

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Sun, May 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The very first concerto. @

Posted 07/12/2009

by musiclover145

Location: San Diego

This concert was absolutely mesmorizing. There was not a peep in the audience so that the beautiful sounds Yo Yo created from the cello could be absorbed without distraction. It was so beautiful it literally moved me to tears.

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Sun, May 17, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The very first concerto. @

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