Harmony of the Present: Exploring Spirituality through Classical Music, Sufism, and Montaigne

Many spiritual traditions emphasize the importance of bringing our awareness to the present moment, and provide us with tools and techniques that help to do just that. Join us as we inspect how this and other aspects of spirituality are integral not only to the mystical tradition of Sufism, but also to the experience of listening deeply to classical music, as well as the philosophical insights of the French Renaissance philosopher, Michel de Montaigne. Through this interdisciplinary lens, we will explore connections between classical music, Sufism, and the thought of Montaigne, and uncover the transformational experiences that can occur when we allow ourselves to be absorbed in and devoted to the way we experience the world.

This program is being offered both IN-PERSON and ONLINE.  Please select how you plan to attend when registering.

Recordings will be distributed to registered participants only, and will not be availble for individual purchase.

All times are CT. Please contact onlinelearning@junghouston.org with any questions.

Please register early. Programs with four or fewer participants are subject to cancellation, 48 hours prior to their start.

Dr. Chaden Yafi holds degrees from Boston University's College of Fine Arts (DMA and recipient of the Dean’s Award), Longy School of Music (Master’s in Piano Performance, Graduate Performance Diploma), and Damascus University (Bachelor in Pharmacy). She has worked at the University of Houston, Tufts University, and Boston University, and lectured at Dartmouth College, Tufts University, University of Houston, and Boston University.