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.
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