Music Without Borders: Music Diplomacy Symposium
About this Event
Music has long served as a bridge between cultures, communities, and nations. Join Utah Global Diplomacy and the Utah Chamber Music Festival for an afternoon exploring how music has shaped diplomacy, strengthened international relationships, and fostered understanding across borders. Through engaging conversations with musicians, historians, educators, and community leaders, discover how the arts continue to create dialogue, build trust, and connect people around the world.
The symposium will conclude with a special evening keynote and performance by internationally acclaimed violinist William Hagen, founder of the Utah Chamber Music Festival.
Speaker and panel information are forthcoming!
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Utah Global Diplomacy
🕑: 02:20 PM - 03:15 PM
Fireside Conversation: Music & Diplomacy in Conversation
Info: Moderator: William Hagen, Founder of Utah Chamber Music Festival
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion - Music Across Borders: Cultural Diplomacy in Practice
Info: Moderator: Steven Capp Perry. Panelists: Kary Billings, Lauren Posey, Jeremy Beck.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Break
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Spotlight Presentation - When Music Changed the World
Info: A presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Craft exploring pivotal moments when music became a powerful force for diplomacy, peaceful resistance, national identity, and international understanding.
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Reflections & Looking Ahead
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Dinner Break
Info: Attendees are encouraged to explore nearby restaurants before reconvening for the evening keynote and performance.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Evening Keynote & Performance
Host: William Hagen
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