As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, medical professionals are working effortlessly to treat patients infected with the deadly virus.
Doctors and nurses from all around the globe are risking their lives to save others during this deadly outbreak. During this stressful time, renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma has shared the ‘Songs of Comfort’ to support the hardworking medical staff, reports News18.
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This is for the healthcare workers on the frontlines — the Sarabande from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3. Your ability to balance human connection and scientific truth in service of us all gives me hope. #songsofcomfort pic.twitter.com/s9e35RW03N
— Yo-Yo Ma (@YoYo_Ma) March 16, 2020
In the video, the grammy-winning cellist can be seen playing Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3. His performance is a tribute to healthcare professionals for their selfless service during such troubled times. The beautiful song, which acknowledges their efforts, was well received by many people.
Many healthcare professionals and their families appreciated Yo-Yo Ma’s calming song during this distressing time:
Thank you Yo-Yo Ma. I used to play the cello and you were always my idol. I’m an icu nurse now and I still look up to you. We also have the same birthday. This song brings me great peace.
— swanky kong (@KangSwanky) March 17, 2020
My husband is a physician. Thank you for remembering them…this is not easy for any of us but especially for these folks!
— MidwestMotetSociety (@MidwestMotet) March 16, 2020
Thank you @YoYo_Ma. My son is an ER physician in NYC and these are stressful times for all the healthcare community and their families. Hopefully the beauty and gift of your music lifts their spirits and reduces their anxiety in these trying times.
— Gregory Quarles (@DrGregQuarles) March 17, 2020
You have no idea how much I appreciate this. Our hospitals are not protecting us with the proper protections. It's scary & infuriating. THANK YOU for this moment of calm, from the bottom of my heart!
— Amy Erb (@erb_amy) March 17, 2020
Thank You. After a long 12.5hr night shift im going to fall asleep to this
— Blaxican (@lvheilig) March 17, 2020
Just shared this with my future son-in-law who is an emergency department doctor. Thank you.
— KBC#wearadamnmask (@1cosmicpossum) March 16, 2020
Others also applauded his kind gesture towards professionals in the healthcare sector:
Thank you 🙏
Wonderful message to all our brave and dedicated healthcare professionals and workers!
Exquisite music to lift our hearts 💞 and souls during this extremely difficult and life threatening time.— Michael G – Surviving (only just) (@horatio124) March 17, 2020
Yo-Yo Ma is a national treasure. Such beautiful sarabande to restore our troubled souls and remind us of our common humanity.
— Chris Chang (@CChang1124) March 17, 2020
Thank you so much- it helps calm me and rethink what truly is important! You are beautiful 360 degrees!❤️
— Suzanne Harrington (@suzieh50) March 16, 2020
Humans are awesome, and Master Ma proves it.
Thank you healthcare workers!
— Tom Quick 🧢 (@tomQuick) March 18, 2020
We salute all the doctors and nurses out there who are working 24×7 to keep us safe from the COVID-19 outbreak. You are the real heroes!
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