Free opera at Lincoln Memorial with a message of peace attracts members of congress

Just steps from the Lincoln Memorial, a free opera performance is hoping to reach a new, younger audience. Italian composer, Alvise Casellati, says this performance was chosen to specifically take place in Washington, D.C., on the International Day of Peace.

Isaac Thomas is the composer of tonight’s featured piece All Around Earth. At just 11 years-old, Thomas is a student at The Juilliard School of Music in Manhattan.

"I wrote a piece called All around Earth about the seasons and maintaining peace. I can't wait to see the performance. It's gonna be great."

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