5 Facts About Yo-Yo Ma’s First Grammy Win

Yo-Yo Ma won his first Grammy in 1983 for his recording of Bach’s Cello Suites. The album took home Best Instrumental Soloist Performance.

That win marked the beginning of a long Grammy streak. He has since earned 19 Grammys total.

The Bach Cello Suites are a cornerstone of the cello repertoire. Ma’s interpretation is widely regarded as a definitive recording.

The album was released on the CBS Masterworks label. It remains one of his most celebrated works.

Ma’s first Grammy came early in his career. He was just 28 years old at the time.