Folkmoot LIVE! proudly presents Michael Fitzpatrick, a world renowned American cellist and composer.  His concert will feature his 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,”  Mr. Fitzpatrick has performed the Musical Keynotes for the Dalai Lama's public talks and for Pope Francis' Blessing Ceremony at The Vatican.  He has performed in the former Soviet Union, the Middle East, India, Australia, and numerous tours across the United States and Canada. Fitzpatrick has performed as cello soloist at the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, Town Hall, and the Aspen Music Festival.  Fitzpatrick is the founder of MILLENIA MUSIC, which brings healing music to people in need worldwide.