In August 2009, the Swara Sonora Trio spent 3 weeks traveling in Java and Bali, Indonesia. The goal of the tour was to foster collaboration and understanding between the United States and Indonesia, using the powerful language of music as our common ground.

The trio performed in 4 cities, bringing our commissioned work, Love and Variations, to Indonesia, and also presenting modern American works and standard repertoire from around the world.

In addition to our concert performances, we worked with young musicians in master classes at local conservatories and met with the press and community leaders.

The tour was also a fundraiser, as perfomance proceeds were donated to support the Children of Indonesia’s rights advocacy through the programs implemented there. The tour raised over $3,000 that went directly to UNICEF's Indonesia Country Office.

Peace Tour Itinerary:

Friday, July 31
Press conference, Jakarta

Tuesday, August 4, 12:00 p.m.
Master class at Jakarta Conservatory of Music

Wednesday, August 5
Master class at University of Pelita Harapan Conservatory of Music

Friday, August 5, 7:00 p.m.
Swara Sonora's International debut:
Concert at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta
sponsored by Yayasan Music Internasional

Monday, August 10, 7:00 p.m.
Concert at Institut Seni Indonesia, Jogjakarta

Tuesday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.
Master classs at Institut Seni Indonesia

Wednesday, August 12
Press conference, Surabaya

Thursday, August 13
Radio interview, Bali Paradise FM Radio

Friday, August 14, 7:00 p.m.
Concert at Sanur Beach Hotel, Bali
sponsored by Rotary Club of Bali Taman

Tuesday, August 18
Concert with Surabaya Symphony Orchestra, Shang-Ri-La Hotel

Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 p.m.
Master class at Surabaya Symphony Orchestra