Mumbai Receives A Musical Surprise From Grammy-winning Cellist Yo Yo Ma At Marine Drive

Mumbai’s Marine Drive, a blissful sunset, soothing sea waves, and a delightful company account for a perfect evening. To add to the bliss, soulful music matching up with the rhythm of the waves sounds to be beyond perfect!

Accordingly, to treat Mumbaikar with some melodious treat, Grammy-winning cellist, Yo Yo Ma performed an impromptu gig for them at the Marine Drive, recently.

The renowned Chines-American cellist sat down on the promenade with his cello and played Bach’s Cello Suite No 1, reported Mumbai Mirror.

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I had the chance to catch the legend Yo-Yo Ma putting on an impromptu performance for passers by on Marine Drive. Absolutely filled with joy! So so worth all the trouble! ❤️🎻 @bookmyshowin @yoyoma.official #worthit #classicalmusic #legend #humble #heartwarming

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Some passers-by could not even recognize the famous cellist. They, however, took out their phones to record the cellist playing, melodious tunes on his cello. Several videos of the 63-year-old cellist playing euphonious tunes on his cello went viral within no time. People were bowled over with his talent and tunes.

The cellist is in the city as a part of The Bach Project, performed at the National Center for Performing Arts in Mumbai.

What a delight it was for the Mumbaikars! Were you among the lucky ones who got to witness his epic performance at the Marine Drive?