Opera for Peace Academy 2026 – Lugano with Tianyi Lu

We were very happy to welcome conductor and Opera for Peace Ambassador Tianyi Lu to the Opera for Peace Academy 2026 – Lugano at LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura for a workshop of the most inspiring kind.
 
The workshop opened with our Artists exploring the interpretation of three different arias, looking beyond the music and the words to uncover the emotional core of each scene. From there, Tianyi invited everyone in the room, including the workshop guests, to join in and reflect on what makes us feel emotionally safe, how we can allow ourselves to let go while remaining grounded in the present, and how singers can draw on their own emotional experiences to deepen their understanding of a character.
 
Our Artists shared some very personal reflections from their own lives. These moments of honesty offered them an opportunity to look inward and explore how their own feelings and experiences can enrich their artistic expression.
 
Tianyi also opened an important conversation about mental health in the performing arts, a world that can be incredibly demanding and competitive. Taking care of yourself, she reminded us, is not separate from the artistic journey.
 
We are deeply grateful for the openness, warmth and energy Tianyi brought into the room, and for the opportunity to experience this workshop together during the Opera for Peace Academy 2026 – Lugano.
 
The 5th Opera for Peace Academy in Lugano was made possible thanks to the valued support of our main sponsor BNP Paribas Foundation.
 
 
Photo Credit: Michel El Ghoul