Prayer for Peace
violin & piano
Prayer for Peace
Instrumentation: Violin & Piano
Duration: 7’30”
Year: 2025
Program Note:
I wrote Prayer for Peace in early 2025, holding onto dreams for a better tomorrow. Across our nation—and around the world—we fnd ourselves at a critical crossroads. Democracies are being tested, autocrats are fexing their power, and innocent people are facing unprecedented hardships
When I began writing, in February, the piece centered on a more solemn tone. I’ve always been an optimist, but in times like these, it’s hard not to feel a ficker of doubt. As winter turned the corner to spring, I found rays of light creeping in. Writing this music helped me process the pain in my heart and center on a guiding belief: that we will indeed come together and rise above. I hope this music offers a moment of solace for those who need it most.
Oliver Caplan Music (ASCAP)