Yo-Yo Ma on Playing for President Kennedy at Age Seven

The transcript discusses the early life of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, focusing on his meeting with the renowned cellist Pablo Casals, who advised him to balance music with other activities. Casals emphasized the importance of being a human first, a musician second, and a cellist third. The transcript also covers Yo-Yo Ma's performance at age seven for President Kennedy, highlighting the cultural and personal significance of the event for the young immigrant.

What advice did Pablo Casals give to Yo-Yo Ma when he was a young boy?

• To learn multiple instruments

• To focus solely on music

• To also play baseball

• To travel the world

How did Pablo Casals view his identity?

• As a musician first

• As a cellist first

• As a human being first

• As an artist first

Who recommended Yo-Yo Ma to Leonard Bernstein for a performance?

• His parents

• Pablo Casals

• President Kennedy

• A music teacher

What was the cultural significance of Yo-Yo Ma's performance in Washington?

• A young Chinese pianist playing American music

• A young French cellist playing American music

• A young Chinese cellist playing French music

• A young American playing Chinese music

Who was present during Yo-Yo Ma's performance at the age of seven?

• Leonard Bernstein

• President Kennedy

• The Queen of England

• Pablo Casals