Classical Music For the World
In Collaboration with Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple
presents
Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple 6720 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78731
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Classical Music For the World’s “Love Concert” is our way of caring for our local community and beyond through the medium of music. We support those who face considerable challenges, such as refugees and people experiencing homelessness. We also support minority communities, art organizations, and artists in all other fields beyond music. During our concerts, attendees can learn about the beneficiaries we support and join the support.
PROGRAM
A CALL FOR LOVE CONCERT
Chanting: Sutra Opening Verse – Venerable Jue Ji
Eurythmy: Beth Usher, Eurythmy | Steve Usher, poem recitation | Amy Frazier, harp
Poem – Sonnet 116 by William Shakespeare, choreography and costume indications by Rudolf Steiner
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GREETING
Younnie Wall, Founder & CEO of Classical Music For the World
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INTRODUCING LOVE CONCERT 2025 BENEFICIARY
Venerable Jue Ji, Director of Fo Guang Shan Shang Yun Temple
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INFINITE ROMANCE
Spanish Dance No.5 ………………………………………Enrique Grandados (1867-1916)
Intermezzo from Goyescas………………………………..Enrique Grandados (1867-1916)
Noemi Passiatore, guitar Francesco Mastromatteo, cello
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DREAM
I Will Live in the Green Mountain (청산에 살리라) ……………. Korean folk song
Yeon-Jun Kim (1914-2008)
Lippen Schweigen (Love Devine) …………………………. Franz Lehár (1870-1948)
Lily Juyeon Yoo, soprano Hyeyeon Kim, soprano
Donghyuk Chung, tenor Taewon Kim, tenor
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LONGING
The Moon (composed in 2024)………………………………………….Alex Syedin (1996- )
Infinity (composed in 2025)………………………………………………Alex Syedin (1996- )
From the piano solo album, “Universe from the Earth”
Last Kiss (composed in 2024)…………………………………………. Alex Syedin (1996- )
From the piano solo album, “Out of Homeland”
Alex Syedin, piano
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HERE and NOW ~ Sound from Baroque
Chamber Orchestra
Richard Frazier, Conductor Joseph Choi, Harpsichord
Cello Concerto in C minor, RV 401……………………………………. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Soloist: Francesco Mastromatteo, cello
Two Violins and Cello Concert to in D minor, RV 565 …………. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Soloists: Mei Liu, violin l Chloe Yofan, violin ll Kazuaki Arakawa, cello
Spring (La Primavera) from Four Seasons …….……..…………… Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Soloist: Sandy Yamamoto, violin
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ONENESS
*Xiang Yun Community Choir with Chamber Orchestra – Richard Frazier, Conductor
Lamp Lighting ………………… Sang Ji Nian Cuo, composer | lyrics by Master Hsing Yun (1927- 2023)
I Believe …………………………………………. Mark A. Miller, composer | lyrics by unknown during WWII
Why We Sing …………………………………..…………………………………………………………… Greg Gipin (1964 -)
* Eurythmy is originated in Rudolf Steiner’s work 100 years ago, “a kind of silent speech” and song. It is known worldwide as a beautiful stage art, seen even in eurythmy with symphonies, it modifies for therapeutic and educational needs, or brightens a workday, with workers’ lessons in factories, banks, and farms.
* Xiang Yun Community Choir is a newly formed choir sponsored by Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple. The choir seeks to unite a diverse community into a single voice of shared humanity. The choir sings songs from a variety of cultural backgrounds while the members learn more about one another and work to compassionately coexist together. People from all backgrounds are welcome, even those with little or no musical background. Their weekly rehearsal is held every Thursday from 7 PM to 8 PM at Fo Guang Shan Shang Yun Temple.