A message from our Honorary Patron

"I am deeply honored to be the first Honorary Patron of the Prairie Cello Institute. When I first met Simon Fryer while filming Inspired by Bach, I knew that he was a special musician and human being. He is leading the charge in finding and nurturing young cello talent in the Prairies. When faced with the vastness of the land, there’s nothing more important than to have an inner response which can be best expressed in the world of sound. I hope that all who participate in the Institute can benefit from the union of human expression and the natural world." Yo-Yo Ma