Cellist Yo-Yo Ma expresses his support for Ukraine（在线收听）

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma expresses his support for Ukraine

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At the Kennedy Center in Washington, a full house stood as he played Ukraine's national anthem. Earlier on Monday, a passing cyclist noticed Ma playing a protest concert outside the Russian embassy.

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep. The cellist Yo-Yo Ma began his Monday performance at Washington's Kennedy Center in a special way. A full house stood as he played Ukraine's national anthem. The same day, he expressed his support with less fanfare. A passing cyclist noticed the musician playing outside the Russian Embassy alone. He was next to a sign that protesters had set up, declaring the street Zelenskyy Way. It's MORNING EDITION.