
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1961$0.001MF
Early Musical Studies
Begins studying cello at the age of four.
1968$0.01M+900%D
Carnegie Hall Debut
Performs with the Young People's Concert at Carnegie Hall.
1977$0.1M+900%C
Harvard Graduation
Graduates from Harvard University.
1984$1M+900%B
First Grammy Award
Wins his first Grammy Award for 'Bach: The Unaccompanied Cello Suites'.
1997$5M+400%A
Silk Road Project
Launches the Silk Road Project.
2011$15M+200%A
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
2020$23M+53%A
Continued Performances
Continues performing and recording extensively.
2026$25M+9%A
Global Cello Icon
Remains a celebrated and influential cellist.
Last updated: February 25, 2026