Opera for Peace x Winter Olympics Milano-Cortina 2026

Our Opera for Peace Ambassador Damiano Michieletto brought the same fearless creativity to the Olympic stage that he brings to opera — shaped by his Venetian roots, born speaking dialect and starting out as a songwriter, always reinventing tradition with bold, human storytelling.
 
Discover more in the newest article about him by Corriere della Sera.
 
On the 6th of February 2026, as part of the creative team, he helped open the Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina 2026 — a moment where Italy and the world celebrated art, culture and unity on the biggest stage of them all.
 
We look forward to welcoming Damiano soon to the Opera for Peace Academy 2026 in Lugano – applications open until Feb 20, 2026 at Audition Oracle.
 
 
Photo Credit: Fabrizio Sansoni