Show 
Music department (16 credits)
Music department (16 credits)
2021
Miley Cyrus feat. WATT, Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma, Robert Trujillo, Chad Smith: Nothing Else Matters
(Music Video short) (cello)
2013
Live from Lincoln Center
(TV Series) (musician - 1 episode)
- New York Philharmonic Gala with Yo-Yo Ma
(2013)
... (musician)
2009
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
(TV Mini Series documentary) (musician - 1 episode)
- The Scripture of Nature: 1851-1890
(2009)
... (musician)
2004
Great Performances
(TV Series) (musician - 1 episode)
- Carnegie Hall Opening Night 2004
(2004)
... (musician: cello)
2003
Nova
(TV Series documentary) (musician - 1 episode)
- Lost Treasures of Tibet
(2003)
... (musician)
1997
Yo-Yo Ma Inspired by Bach
(TV Series) (musician - 1 episode)
- Six Gestures
... (musician: cello)
Show
Actor (6 credits)
Actor (6 credits)
2020
James and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends
(TV Mini Series)
Old Green Grasshopper
Old Green Grasshopper
- Yo-Yo Ma, Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, Jamie Cullum & Utkarsh Ambudkar read w/ Taika!
(2020)
... Old Green Grasshopper
1999-2002
Arthur
(TV Series)
Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma
- Elwood City Turns 100!
(2002)
... Yo-Yo Ma (voice)
- My Music Rules/That's a Baby Show!
(1999)
... Yo-Yo Ma (voice)
Show
Soundtrack (54 credits)
Soundtrack (54 credits)
2022
NCIS
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- First Steps
(2022)
... (performer: "Prelude, from Cello Suite no. 6")
2021
Station Eleven
(TV Mini Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Severn City Airport
(2021)
... (performer: "Ave Maria")
2021
Morning Joe
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- 01-21-2021
(2021)
... (performer: "Amazing Grace")
2020
Star Trek: Picard
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Absolute Candor
(2020)
... (performer: "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: Prélude" - uncredited)
2019
Modern Love
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- So He Looked Like Dad. It Was Just Dinner, Right?
(2019)
... (performer: "Cello Suite No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1009: V. Bourree I & II")
2018
Front Row
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.4
(2018)
... (performer: "Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major")
2018
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
(Documentary) (performer: "Prelude (from the Unaccompanied Cello Suite No.1 in G Major, BWV 1007)")
2016
Mozart in the Jungle
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Creative Solutions for Creative Lives
(2016)
... (performer: "Cello Concerto Silent Woods" - uncredited)
- You're the Best or You F'ing Suck
(2016)
... (performer: "A Lenda do Caboclo" - uncredited)
2016
Grey's Anatomy
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Room Where It Happens
(2016)
... (performer: "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: Prelude" - uncredited)
2016
Captain Fantastic
(performer: "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010, Prélude")
2015
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Puffless
(2015)
... (performer: "Simpsons End Credit Theme", "Cello Suite No.1 in G Major")
2015
Daredevil
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Shadows in the Glass
(2015)
... (performer: "Prelude")
2012
Bill W.
(Documentary) (performer: "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007- Courante", "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007- Prelude, "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007- Sarabande", "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008- Prelude", "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009- Bourree I/II", "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010- Bourree I/II", "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010- Courante", "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010- Sarabande", "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011- Allemande", "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011- Prelude", "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012- Gavotte I/II")
2011
American Horror Story
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Piggy Piggy
(2011)
... (performer: "Suite for Solo Cello No. 5 in C Minor: Allemande" - uncredited)
2011
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- President Barack Obama/Yo-Yo Ma & Friends
(2011)
... (performer: "Here and Heaven")
2003-2011
Independent Lens
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Welcome to Shelbyville
(2011)
... (performer: "Air and Simple Gifts")
- Razing Appalachia
(2003)
... (performer: "Old Country Fairy Tale", "Butterfly's Day Out", "Appalachia Waltz")
2010
You Don't Know Jack
(TV Movie) (performer: "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 2 in D-Minor, BWV 1008: Courante", "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G-Major, BWV 1007: Prélude")
2009
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
(TV Mini Series documentary) (performer - 2 episodes)
- The Morning of Creation: 1946-1980
(2009)
... (performer: "Etienne et Petunia")
- Great Nature: 1933-1945
(2009)
... (performer: "Silk Road Music")
2007
The War
(TV Mini Series documentary) (performer - 7 episodes)
- A World Without War: March 1945 - September 1945
(2007)
... (performer: "America, My Home", "Embattled Blues", "Until I'm in Your Arms Again", "Movin' On", "Movin' Back", "Blue As The Turquoise Night of Neyshabur", "Legend of Herlen")
- The Ghost Front: December 1944 - March 1945
(2007)
... (performer: "America, My Home", "Embattled Blues", "Until I'm in Your Arms Again", "Movin' On", "Movin' Back", "Blue As The Turquoise Night of Neyshabur", "Duet for Cello and Bass", "Legend of Herlen")
- FUBAR: September 1944 - December 1944
(2007)
... (performer: "America, My Home", "Embattled Blues", "Until I'm in Your Arms Again", "Movin' On", "Movin' Back", "Duet for Cello and Bass", "Blue As The Turquoise Night of Neyshabur")
- Pride of Our Nation: June 1944 - August 1944
(2007)
... (performer: "America My Home", "Embattled Blues", "Until I'm In Your Arms Again", "Movin' On", "Movin' Back", "Duet for Cello and Bass", "Habil-Sajahy", "Legend of Herlen", "Blue As The Turquoise Night of Neyshabur")
- A Deadly Calling: November 1943 - June 1944
(2007)
... (performer: "America, My Home", "Embattled Blues", "Until I'm in Your Arms Again", "Movin' On", "Movin' Back", "Legend of Herlen")
- When Things Get Tough: January 1943 - December 1943
(2007)
... (performer: "America, My Home", "Embattled Blues", "Until I'm in Your Arms Again", "Movin' On", "Movin' Back", "Duet for Cello and Bass", "Blue As The Turquoise Night of Neyshabur", "Seven Tunes Heard in China/VII. Tibetan Dance")
- A Necessary War: December 1941 - December 1942
(2007)
... (performer: "America, My Home", "Embattled Blues", "Until I'm in Your Arms Again", "Movin' On", "Movin' Back", "Blue As The Turquoise Night of Neyshabur", "Duet for Cello and Bass", "Habil-Sajahy")
2004
Body Electric
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Show 1919
(2004)
... (performer: "Chega de Saudade")
2004
Great Performances
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Carnegie Hall Opening Night 2004
(2004)
... (performer: "Don Quixote")
2003
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
(performer: "Prelude" from the "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007")
2003
The Company
(performer: "Suite for Unaccompanied Cello, No. 1, BWV 1007 in G Major, V. Menuett")
2002
Alias
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Counteragent
(2002)
... (performer: "Slumber My Darling" - uncredited)
2001
Sex and the City
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Just Say Yes
(2001)
... (performer: "Second Time Around")
2000
The West Wing
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Noël
(2000)
... (performer: "Suite No. 1 for Cello")
2000
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
(performer: "A Love Before Time", "Moonlight Lover" (Mandarin Version))
2000
You Can Count on Me
(performer: "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007/Prélude (Instrumental)" - uncredited)
1998
Frank Lloyd Wright
(Documentary) (performer: "Sonata No. 4 in C Major for Cello and Piano Op. 102, No. 1")
1997
Liberty! The American Revolution
(TV Mini Series) (performer: "When Bidden to the Wake or Fair", "Song of the Liberty Bell (for Violin and Strings)")
1997
Bach Cello Suite #2: The Sound of Carceri
(Documentary) (performer: "Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008")
Show
Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
2022
Reciprocity Project
(TV Series documentary short) (co-executive producer - 7 episodes)
- Pili Ka Mo'o
(2022)
... (co-executive producer)
- Ma's House
(2022)
... (co-executive producer)
- Weckuwapok (The Approaching Dawn)
(2022)
... (co-executive producer)
- Weckuwapasihtit (Those Yet to Come)
(2022)
... (co-executive producer)
- Sukujula Tei (Stories of My Mother)
(2022)
... (co-executive producer)
- Udeyonv (What They've Been Taught)
(2022)
... (co-executive producer)
- Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr'eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)
(2022)
... (co-executive producer)
Show
Writer (1 credit)
Writer (1 credit)
Yo-Yo Ma Inspired by Bach
(TV Series) (original creative concept - 5 episodes) (original concept - 1 episode)
- Six Gestures
... (original creative concept)
- Struggle for Hope
... (original creative concept)
- Sarabande
... (original creative concept)
- Classical Music
... (original creative concept)
- The Sound of the Carceri
... (original concept)
- The Music Garden
... (original creative concept)
Show
Composer (1 credit)
Composer (1 credit)
Show
Additional Crew (1 credit)
Additional Crew (1 credit)
Show
Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
Show
Self (109 credits)
Self (109 credits)
2023
Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange
(TV Series documentary)
Self
Self
- Queen Kidjo
(2023)
... Self
2020-2021
Fox News Sunday
(TV Series)
Self - Power Player of the Week
Self - Power Player of the Week
- Episode dated 11 July 2021
(2021)
... Self - Power Player of the Week
- Episode dated 6 December 2020
(2020)
... Self - Power Player of the Week
2015-2021
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(TV Series)
Self - Musical Guest / Self
Self - Musical Guest / Self
- John Krasinski/Yo-Yo Ma
(2021)
... Self - Musical Guest
- John McCain/Yo-Yo Ma/Misty Copeland
(2015)
... Self
2021
Wired Magazine: Tech Support
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Yo-Yo Ma Answers Cello Questions From Twitter
(2021)
... Self
2020
Deeper Look from New York
(TV Series)
Self - Cellist
Self - Cellist
- How Has America Changed?: Yo-Yo Ma/Cellist
(2020)
... Self - Cellist
- How Music Can Give Comfort During the Pandemic: Yo-Yo Ma / Cellist
(2020)
... Self - Cellist
2019-2020
PBS NewsHour
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 19 March 2020
(2020)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 15 April 2019
(2019)
... Self - Guest
2019
CNBC Meets
(TV Series documentary)
Featuring Guest
Featuring Guest
- Defining values: Yo Yo Ma
(2019)
... Featuring Guest
2018
BBC Weekend News
(TV Series)
Self - Performer, International Remembrance Arc de Triomphe Event
Self - Performer, International Remembrance Arc de Triomphe Event
- 11 November 2018: Lunchtime Bulletin
(2018)
... Self - Performer, International Remembrance Arc de Triomphe Event
2018
Poetry in America with Elisa New
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- I Cannot Dance Opon My Toes
(2018)
... Self
2017
We Are Washington
(TV Series)
Self / Self - Special Guest
Self / Self - Special Guest
- WAW 304
(2017)
... Self
- WAW 203
(2017)
... Self - Special Guest
2015
Live with Kelly and Mark
(TV Series)
Self - Musical Guest
Self - Musical Guest
- Ryan Reynolds/Scott Bakula/Yo-Yo Ma
(2015)
... Self - Musical Guest
2015
Weekend Today
(TV Series)
Self - Musical Guest
Self - Musical Guest
- Episode dated 20 September 2015
(2015)
... Self - Musical Guest
1995-2013
Charlie Rose
(TV Series)
Self - Guest / Self
Self - Guest / Self
- Episode dated 17 October 2013
(2013)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 3 December 2008
(2008)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 16 October 2003
(2003)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 23 November 2001
(2001)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 3 April 1998
(1998)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 31 January 1995
(1995)
... Self
2003-2012
Great Performances
(TV Series)
Self / Self - Soloist / Self (solo cellist)
Self / Self - Soloist / Self (solo cellist)
- Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration
(2012)
... Self - Soloist
- Carnegie Hall 120th Anniversary Concert
(2011)
... Self
- Carnegie Hall Opening Night 2004
(2004)
... Self (solo cellist)
- 30th Anniversary: A Celebration in Song
(2003)
... Self
2011
Huckabee
(TV Series)
Self - Musical Guest
Self - Musical Guest
- Episode dated 17 December 2011
(2011)
... Self - Musical Guest
2011
West Wing Week
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- The Obamas of Osawatomie
(2011)
... Self
- Goodbye, Gibbs
(2011)
... Self
2008-2011
Tavis Smiley
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Episode dated 11 November 2011
(2011)
... Self
- Episode dated 8 December 2009
(2009)
... Self
- Episode dated 29 September 2008
(2008)
... Self
2008-2011
The Colbert Report
(TV Series)
Self - Guest / Self
Self - Guest / Self
- Yo-Yo Ma
(2011)
... Self - Guest
- Yo-Yo Ma
(2008)
... Self
2006-2011
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series)
Self - Musical Guest / Self
Self - Musical Guest / Self
- President Barack Obama/Yo-Yo Ma & Friends
(2011)
... Self - Musical Guest
- Episode #14.24
(2006)
... Self
2010
Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates Jr.
(TV Series documentary)
Self
Self
- Know Thyself
(2010)
... Self
- Making America
(2010)
... Self
- Becoming American
(2010)
... Self
- Our American Stories
(2010)
... Self
2001
The Early Show
(TV Series)
Self - Cellist
Self - Cellist
- Episode dated 22 March 2001
(2001)
... Self - Cellist
1996-2000
60 Minutes
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Cellist (segment "Ben Zander") / Self - Cellist (segment "Yo-Yo Ma")
Self - Cellist (segment "Ben Zander") / Self - Cellist (segment "Yo-Yo Ma")
- MTBE/Ben Zander
(2000)
... Self - Cellist (segment "Ben Zander")
- The Engineer/Yo-Yo Ma/White Collar Blues
(1996)
... Self - Cellist (segment "Yo-Yo Ma")
1985-1998
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- 1735: Little and Big
(1998)
... Self
- 1625: Fathers and Music
(1990)
... Self
- 1547: Music
(1985)
... Self
1997
Yo-Yo Ma Inspired by Bach
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- Six Gestures
... Self
- Struggle for Hope
... Self
- Sarabande
... Self
- Classical Music
... Self
- The Sound of the Carceri
... Self
- The Music Garden
... Self
1997
Late Show with David Letterman
(TV Series)
Self - Musical Guest
Self - Musical Guest
- Episode dated 15 January 1997
(1997)
... Self - Musical Guest
1995
Marsalis on Music
(TV Series)
Self - Cellist
Self - Cellist
- Tackling the Monster: Marsalis on Practice
(1995)
... Self - Cellist
1986-1993
Sesame Street
(TV Series)
Self / Self - Cellist
Self / Self - Cellist
- Prairie Dawn Is Chased by Sheep
(1993)
... Self
- Oscar drives Gordon to the basketball game
(1990)
... Self
- Shelley is Scared of Barkley
(1989)
... Self
- Episode #20.90
(1989)
... Self
- David's peanut butter
(1989)
... Self
- Episode #20.20
(1988)
... Self
- Episode #19.88
(1988)
... Self - Cellist (uncredited)
- Elmo does magic; a blackout happens
(1986)
... Self
1964-1992
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series)
Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest
Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest
- Christian Slater/Paula Poundstone/Yo-Yo Ma/Bobby McFerrin
(1992)
... Self - Musical Guest
- Episode dated 8 May 1986
(1986)
... Self - Musical Guest
- Episode #24.115
(1985)
... Self - Musical Guest
- Episode #24.23
(1985)
... Self - Musical Guest
- Arthur Treacher, Isaac Stern, Nancy Berg
(1964)
... Self - Guest
1986
Previn on Concertos
(TV Series)
Self - Cello Soloist
Self - Cello Soloist
- Episode #1.4
(1986)
... Self - Cello Soloist
1979
Grâce à la musique
(TV Series)
Self / Violoncelliste
Self / Violoncelliste
- Jean Sébastien Bach
(1979)
... Self / Violoncelliste
Show
Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
2000
60 Minutes
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Cellist (segment "Ben Zander")
Self - Cellist (segment "Ben Zander")
- The Mormons/Dikembe Mutombo/Ben Zander
(2000)
... Self - Cellist (segment "Ben Zander")
- Doing the Right Thing?/Ben Zander/Columbia's Andres Pastrana
(2000)
... Self - Cellist (segment "Ben Zander")
1992
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series)
Self
Self
- The Last Tonight Show
(1992)
... Self (as Yo Yo Ma)
1982
Grâce à la musique
(TV Series)
Self / Violoncelliste
Self / Violoncelliste
- Le violoncelle
(1982)
... Self / Violoncelliste
