Michael Fitzpatrick (cellist)

Michael Fitzpatrick is an American cellist and composer. He has performed the Musical Keynotes for the Dalai Lama's public talks and teachings worldwide. He performed the musical keynote for Pope Francis' Blessing Ceremony at The Vatican.[1]

Michael Fitzpatrick
Michael Fitzpatrick
Born (1964-12-05) December 5, 1964
Columbus, Ohio
OccupationMusician
Years active1994–present
Websitemichaelfitzpatrick.com

Musical background

His father, Joseph, of Irish, Catalan and French descent, was an artist and professor of art. His sister, Josephine, is co-principal violist of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra.[2]

Performance career

Fitzpatrick has performed in the former Soviet Union, the Middle East, India, Australia, and numerous tours across the United States and Canada. He has performed as cello soloist at the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, Town Hall, and the Aspen Music Festival.[3]

Film and television

Fitzpatrick conceived, produced, and directed the forthcoming Tuning the Planet, the film-companion to the Compassion album, recorded and filmed inside Mammoth Cave, the largest cave-system in the world. Tuning the Planet features a message from the Dalai Lama, the voice of Thomas Merton, Cello Solos by Fitzpatrick, Tibet's Drepung Loseling Monks and the fusion musicians of Millenia Music. Compassion was nominated for a Special Merit Award at the Grammy Awards by Bruce Lundvall, who stated "Compassion is at once both a prayer and an aural celebration of brotherhood and world peace. It has the power to bring feelings of hope and human compassion to all who listen."[3][4][5]

Music director

Fitzpatrick served as Co-Music Director of The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards.[6] He is the founder of Millenia Music.[7]

References
  1. "Extractive Resources and Global Governance: Distributive Justice and Institutions". campuspress.yale.edu.
  2. "Tracings Inspired by Dalai Lama, a cellist weaves wisdom". February 16, 2011. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  3. "Physics of Sound ~ Cellist Michael Fitzpatrick on Vibrations - Music Instinct - PBS". PBS. May 20, 2009. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  4. "CD". www.compassionrising.com. Archived from the original on January 5, 2015. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  5. jdyork. "Michael D. Fitzpatrick".
  6. "Sixth Annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards to Showcase Evening of Greatness: Awardees, Presenters, and Entertainment Reinforce Theme of Impact – Muhammad Ali Center | be Great :: Do Great Things".
  7. "Dalai Lama: Seek riches and you'll never be satisfied". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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