Orchestrating Peace
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, inspiration, and hope as we present Orchestrating Peace — a concert and reception celebrating the power of music to unite hearts and heal communities.
Presented by Connecticut Lyric Opera and the Rotary Club of New London, this special event is part of Rotary’s Opus for Peace initiative, a global movement that uses the arts to build bridges, foster empathy, and promote understanding across cultures. The performance will take place at the historic Lighthouse Inn, a fitting setting for an evening dedicated to light, connection, and renewal.
The concert features three extraordinary artists: internationally acclaimed cellist Diego Carneiro, founder of the Youth Orchestra of Ecuador (YOE); soprano Jūratė Švedaitė, Artistic Director of Connecticut Lyric Opera; and distinguished pianist Samuel Orem. Together, they will offer a program of stirring works with a Latin flair, including Villa-Lobos and Piazzolla, reflecting the universal language of hope and reconciliation that lies at the heart of Opus for Peace.
A post-concert reception and conversation will follow, offering a chance to meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and learn how New London Rotary’s recent gift of hundreds of musical instruments to the YOE is inspiring a nationwide movement in music education.
Join us for an evening where music transcends borders, hearts are opened, and harmony becomes a pathway to peace.
