In writing an opera foryoungpeople around the ages of his own two children (who are 6 and 10), Mr. Bruce said he gave the work the same care and attention, if not more, as previous works intended for violinist Daniel Hope ("The Given Note, " a chamber work from 2011) or Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble ("Cut the Rug, " from 2013).
This is an important opportunity foryoungpeople from all over the world to express themselves by writing an essay on current issues such as culture of peace, media and communication or sustainable development.