"We select our Opera for Peace artists based on their exceptional talent and motivation to build a professional career. We look at their commitment and desire to become citizen artists and entrepreneurs with societal responsibility. This is our "social pact," at the very heart of our program. When we look at the work accomplished over the past years it is clear that we have established a network and a community of unique artists that inspire future generations of artists by becoming new models for opera on an international level."

Our Values

We value artistic excellence, global connections and a passion for mentorship. Drawing on the cultural heritage of lyric art, to which we attribute a strong unifying force, we work to develop dialogue and mutual understanding between operatic artists, offering them a professional development program and performance opportunities.

We are guided by a fundamental belief: peace is not passive—it is active, investable, and vital. We see culture not as an accessory to society, but as a strategic asset — an infrastructure for empathy, dialogue, and resilience. In an increasingly polarized world, opera offers a powerful counterweight: a shared emotional and intellectual experience that transcends language, ideology, and background.

Our Work

Through our academies, master classes, and other activities we provide special support to artists from under-resourced backgrounds across the globe, promoting social justice and accessible education.

These artists will also learn to become financially self-sufficient social entrepreneurs, acquiring a keen awareness of today's world and what they can contribute by being part of our innovative projects. This gives them a sense of belonging and responsibility, enabling them in turn to pass on these values to their peers, their communities, and ultimately to future generations.

This "multiplier effect" will bring about a positive change that will not stop with a single artist or the world of opera, rather it can inspire a village, a region, and an entire generation of talented creatives.