Cultural Diplomacy & Selected Work

Theodore Chaffman performing at the U.S. Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka

World Expo 2025, Osaka

U.S. Pavilion · 2025

Chaffman served as pianist for the U.S. Pavilion at World Expo 2025. Alongside his pavilion performances, he collaborated with other musicians and institutions at the Expo and visited Osaka International School.

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Harmony of Life

A performance for a joint event of the United Nations Pavilion and LIVE EARTH JOURNEY Pavilion.

Theodore Chaffman and Kumaresan Karthigesu performing piano and sitar

With Kumaresan Karthigesu

An improvised performance for piano and sitar at the U.S. Pavilion.

Osaka International School

A school visit combining performance, discussion, and student participation.

World Bank

Washington, D.C. · Summer 2025

Chaffman presented weekly piano performances for a summer series at the World Bank, selecting programmes that combined classical repertoire, music by composers from different countries, and improvisation.

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Meridian International Center

Washington, D.C. · Spring 2025

A cultural-diplomacy fellowship combining programme support with research into funding and institutional support for cultural exchange.

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