Music for peace, born from conflict

Soundtracks of hope and humanity

Discover music shaped by the realities of war and the longing for peace. Each piece invites you to reflect on our shared humanity, the cost of conflict, and the enduring hope that unites us all. Join a community that finds meaning, connection, and inspiration through powerful stories in sound.

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Beethoven’sLife: The OG Classical Rockstar

Ludwig van Beethoven was the statue standing in the Arena ofWestern music.

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Philip Glass：War Trilogy

Philip Glass is a highly influential Americancontemporary composer and one of the leading figures of “minimalist” music.

Battle of New Orleans

Unlike many American folk songs we know well—often written in the era ofDixie folks—this song actually cameabout much later, even though it tells the story of the War of 1812(1812–1815), ...

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James Horner: Braveheart

James Horner (1953–2015) was the god of war inthe world of film scoring—a master at crafting melodies that make you want todraw your sword and charge into battle. In 1995, he reached his own ...

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Handel: Judas Maccabaeus

Among Handel’s vast musical legacy, theoratorio Judas Maccabaeus (HWV 63) stands out for its sweeping heroism andprofound religious sentiment. Premiered in 1747 at London’s ...

Pink Floyd : The Wall

The Wall (1979) is Pink Floyd’s most ambitiousconcept album, primarily created by Roger Waters. It tells the story of Pink, arock star whose life spirals from childhood trauma to mental collapse. Thealbum’s ...

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Bob Dylan_ Blowin' in the Wind

In 1963, as the American civil rights movement was in full swing, BobDylan didn’t take to the streets holding a protest sign, he wrote a songinstead.

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Army of the Free

“The Army of The Free” exists in many versions, and it’s difficult to pinpoint a single “original” or “authentic” version......

Chopin: Military Polonaise

In 1842, while living in exile in Paris, Frédéric Chopin composed his Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53, famously known as the “Heroic Polonaise.”......

Gustav Holst: The Planets

Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite The Planets is a work inspired by astrology yet deeply rooted in the social and political climate of the early 20th century......

Mendelssohn: War March of the Priests

“War March of the Priests” is indeed not a piece that reflects the chaos of battle. Yet it reminds us: there are many forms of warfare, not all of which involve swords and violence......

Old Abe Lies Sick

There’s no known author or specific creation date; it’s clearly a folk song, but it often appeared in Confederate camps......

Hy Zaret: My Sister and I

In 1941, during her exile in London, Queen Wilhemina of the Netherlands was paying efforts to find a 12-year-old Dutch boy, Dirk van der Heide......

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7

The composer later reflected, "I could not help but write it. I had to be with my people. I wanted to create an image of our country at war, to capture this era in music......

Music shaped by conflict, hope, peace

Discover stories of resilience and humanity through music inspired by war. Each piece invites you to reflect on the cost of conflict and the enduring power of hope.

Igor Stravinsky: The Soldier’s Tale

The Soldier’s Tale fuses classical, jazz, tango, and march elements, featuring distinct rhythms and innovative structures......

Tchaikovsky: 1812_overture

In 1880, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow, was rebuilt. To celebrate this historic moment, Tchaikovsky composed the Overture on the Occasion of the 1812 Celebration for the Cathedral of Christ the Savior......

Verdi: Aida

Aida is a fictional tragic love story set during the era of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs......

Richard Wagner: The Ring of the Nibelung

“Listen! Thunder rolls!” is the kind of musical expression typical of The Ring of the Nibelung......