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Folkmoot welcomes renowned cellist

Michael Fitzpatrick will play Waynesville Sept. 27. File photo Michael Fitzpatrick will play Waynesville Sept. 27. File photo

Folkmoot USA will present world-renowned American cellist and composer Michael Fitzpatrick at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville. 

The performance will feature Fitzpatrick’s own “Invocation of the Earth,” classical favorites, folk songs and selections from the popular songbook. Fitzpatrick has been called an innovator, a synergist and a musical diplomat. He has planted himself in the forefront of a movement that encourages world peace through music, something he sees as the musical wave of the future.

Hailed by the New York Times as possessing “virtuosity and an ear for musical dialogue” and by NPR as “an interpreter of the Muse,” Fitzpatrick has performed the musical keynotes for the Dalai Lama’s public talks and for Pope Francis’ Blessing Ceremony at The Vatican.

Admission is “pay what you can,” with suggested donations ranging from $0 to $22 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Sabora food truck will also be onsite.

For more information and/or to purchase tickets, go to folkmoot.org.

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