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October 27, 2015
[WATCH] Misty Copeland and Yo-Yo Ma Rock The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
On Monday Oct. 5, Misty Copeland and Yo-Yo Ma performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The duo killed it with an amazing live performance, from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 2. called “Courante.†Yo-Yo Ma turns 60 on Oct 7., and won a Grammy for Best Instrumental Soloist in 1985 for his recorded versions of six famed compositions of Bach.
[Related: Misty Copeland to Debut on Broadway]
The Late Show is known for its upbeat radio-hit or pop stars performing, so the pair delivered a fresh change of pace. Immediately as they took the floor, Copeland in a bright red leotard, thousands took to social media to express their thoughts. On Twitter #colbertlateshow was heavily trending, as people loved what they saw, and made waves.
Happy Birthday, YO-YO MA!!!!! That was such a great 60th birthday celebration for Yo-Yo Ma! ♥♥ #Colbert #Colbertlateshow
– Narcississy (@Narcississy) October 6, 2015
I literally clapped in my living room for Yo Yo Ma and Misty Copeland. #colbertlateshow
– Michael Tyas (@onerivermike) October 6, 2015
Wow: #Yo-Yo #Ma & #Misty #Copeland‘s Beautiful #Duo – VIDEO #Colbertlateshow http://t.co/ciHdm90se0 via @bustle
– Janet Horvath (@playinglesshurt) October 6, 2015
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