Music has always been transnational; people pick up whatever interests them, and certainly a lot of classical music has absorbed influences from all over the world. (Yo-Yo Ma)
Early on he was thinking somehow in the recesses of his mind that 'Hey, maybe we should do that,' and I know he was interested in the possibility of setting the book to music. (Yo-Yo Ma)
But an innovation, to grow organically from within, has to be based on an intact tradition, so our idea is to bring together musicians who represent all these traditions, in workshops, festivals, and concerts, to see how we can connect with each other in music. (Yo-Yo Ma)
Classical music is one of the best things that ever happened to mankind. If you get introduced to it in the right way, it becomes your friend for life. (Yo-Yo Ma)