Unexpected Performance After '2nd Vaccine Dose'... A Surprise Gift from a World-Renowned Cellist

"It Really Felt Healing"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] On Saturday the 13th (local time), a small concert was held at the Berkshire Community College gymnasium, a COVID-19 vaccination site in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA.

In the midst of the busy indoor vaccination process, the sound of a cello suddenly resonated.

As familiar pieces to the public, such as Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 and Schubert's Ave Maria, played, the room instantly fell silent and everyone focused on the performance.

The performer was none other than the world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He had brought his cello along when he came for his second vaccination.

When the performance ended, people applauded in response to the "small concert." Yo-Yo Ma also stood up and placed his hand on his chest to greet them.

Leslie Drager, the person in charge on site, told The Washington Post (WP), "It was a very strange feeling to see how peaceful the entire building became with just a little music," expressing her emotion.

Hillary Basha, who administered the vaccine to Yo-Yo Ma, said, "Yo-Yo Ma asked if it was okay to perform after getting vaccinated," and added, "His performance brought us together and truly felt healing."

Meanwhile, exactly one year ago on March 13, 2020, Yo-Yo Ma shared a video of himself playing the second movement of Anton?n Dvo??k's Symphony 'From the New World' on the cello. He offered comfort through his cello performance to people worldwide engulfed in fear and anxiety due to the spread of COVID-19.

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