I was deeply honored to be received last week at the official residence of Hon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alongside Prof. Fernando Garibay, founder and chairman of the Garibay Institute. What made the moment especially meaningful was not only the caliber of leadership present, but the shared commitment to exploring new pathways for cultural and academic diplomacy, where soft power becomes a practical, measurable force for long-horizon collaboration.
At the heart of our discussions was India’s youth and Maharashtra’s extraordinary cultural vitality, and how arts, music, design, global leadership, and artificial intelligence can be advanced as an integrated ecosystem, expanding education, opportunity, and constructive diplomacy at scale.
I’m sharing a few images from this journey through India, from Mumbai to Delhi, including high-level meetings, movement through the city, and the everyday textures that continually reaffirm why cultural exchange is not symbolic, but strategic.
India, thank you for your warmth, clarity of vision, and gracious hospitality.
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In October, I made a brief trip to St. Louis to see my dear friend Sissel in concert. Our friendship began nearly twenty years ago when she joined The Tabernacle Choir as the guest artist for the 2006 Christmas concerts, and it has remained one of the many meaningful connections created through this work.
With this year’s Christmas concerts taking place this weekend, it seems to be a perfect opportunity to highlight what has always been at the heart of my role with the Tabernacle Choir. These artist relationships have lasted well beyond the performances themselves and they are among the greatest privileges of this calling. I am continually grateful for the shared experience of music that allows such lasting friendships to grow.
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#tabernaclechoir #Sissel #ChristmasConcerts #Music
This past August, Kaye and I had the humbling and joyous privilege to serve alongside the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra in Buenos Aires for our Songs of Hope tour stop. We gathered in the Palacio Libertad as well as the Movistar Arena to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in South America, and to lift hearts with messages of peace, faith and hope.
The Choir was especially honored to share the program with our guest artists: Soledad Pastorutti, Maggie Cullen, the trio Dos Más Uno, Raúl Lavié and Alex Melecio whose voices so beautifully honored the Latin-American cultural heritage and strengthened our unified testimony.
May we all continue to carry the songs of hope, wherever we go.
#SongsOfHope #TabernacleChoir #BuenosAires #Argentina #LDSMusic #MusicMissionaries #HopeInChrist #FaithThroughMusic #100YearsSouthAmerica #CoroDelTabernáculo #CancionesDeEsperanza
I had the privilege of traveling to Arizona State University last week with Fernando Garibay, where I met with members of the ASU Leadership Team and toured the campus. It was an inspiring visit filled with meaningful dialogue about education, innovation, and future collaboration.
#ArizonaStateUniversity #ASU #Leadership #Innovation #Collaboration #HigherEducation #GaribayInstitute #GlobalLeadership
I’ve been asked by a number of people to please repost this Fireside Announcement. I’m happy to do so. This coming Tuesday evening June 10th. I hope to see you all there.
A wonderful visit to New York with my wife Kaye and our daughter Lauren Seeing my dear friends Audra McDonald performing passionately in “Gypsy”, and Michael Maliakel in “The Great Gatsby”. And dinner afterward.
My sincerest Condolences to Anthony and Deidre, surviving Son and daughter of my dear friend Angela Lansbury. In this picture Angela and her husband of 53 years Peter Shaw. Sending our heartfelt prayers, they were a remarkable couple, tender reunion on the other side.
