Musical Mediation III: “Oriental: Sound Poetry”

Cello and Guitar duo by Francesco Mastromatteo and Noemi Passiatore

Classical Music For the World (CMFW) proudly presents “The East in the West: Sounds, Minds and Dharma” Spring Festival with events April 18-May 4 featuring performances by Italian artists Francesco Mastromatteo, cello, Noemi Passiatore, classical guitar, University of Austin professor, Sandy Yamamoto, violin, as well as musicians from Austin Symphony Orchestra and the Butler School of Music at UT Austin.

“It’s been said that ‘music is the universal language,’ said CMFW Artistic Advisor Francesco Mastromatteo. “Music is indeed a bridge that transcends national borders, religions, and cultural differences. During our festival, attendees and performers will breathe in the same beautiful sounds while our minds connect in blissful harmony.” 

This is the fifth festival produced by CMFW and was made possible through a unique collaboration and sponsorship from the Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple. Program details and more will be made available online www.classicalmusicfortheworld.org.

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“The East in the West: Sounds, Minds, and Dharma” Spring Festival 2025

All events are free and open to the public with receptions following each event. All ages are welcome. www.classicalmusicfortheworld.org

CMFW Love Concert: “Celebrating Oneness”

Sutra Opening Verse Chanting – Venerable Jue Ji

Eurythmy with Violin and Piano – Beth Usher, Ruth Chang

Cello and Guitar Duo: Francesco Mastromatteo, Noemi Passiatore

Vocal Quartet

Chamber Orchestra – Richard Frazier, Conductor

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: Spring (La Primavera): Sandy Yamamoto, soloist

Vivaldi’s Cello Concerto in C minor, RV 401: Francesco Mastromatteo, soloist

Vivaldi’s Two Violins and Cello Concerto in D minor, RV 565: Mei Liu, Chloe Yofan, Kazuaki Arakawa, soloists

Featuring the debut performance of the Xiang Yun Community Choir sponsored byFo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple

Classical Music For the World (CMFW) proudly presents “The East in the West: Sounds, Minds and Dharma” Spring Festival with events April 18-May 4 featuring performances by Italian artists Francesco Mastromatteo, cello, Noemi Passiatore, classical guitar, University of Austin professor, Sandy Yamamoto, violin, as well as musicians from Austin Symphony Orchestra and the Butler School of Music at UT Austin.

“It’s been said that ‘music is the universal language,’ said CMFW Artistic Advisor Francesco Mastromatteo. “Music is indeed a bridge that transcends national borders, religions, and cultural differences. During our festival, attendees and performers will breathe in the same beautiful sounds while our minds connect in blissful harmony.” 

This is the fifth festival produced by CMFW and was made possible through a unique collaboration and sponsorship from the Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple. Program details and more will be made available online www.classicalmusicfortheworld.org.

SAVE THE DATE

“The East in the West: Sounds, Minds, and Dharma” Spring Festival 2025

All events are free and open to the public with receptions following each event. All ages are welcome. www.classicalmusicfortheworld.org