Coral Gables Congregational
United Church of Christ
Moye Chapel
3010 De Soto Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Silent Night Conversation

Václav Havel Program for Human Rights & Democracy
The Christmas Truce of 1914
Humanity's Light in the Darkest of Times

Join the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs and Florida Grand Opera for a powerful and moving program inspired by Silent Night, the Pulitzer Prize–winning opera by Kevin Puts. This unique event blends spoken word and music to commemorate the extraordinary Christmas Truce of 1914, a rare, spontaneous moment during World War I when enemy soldiers laid down their arms to share in the spirit of the holiday. Set to selections from the opera’s hauntingly beautiful score, the program features the remarkable voices of Florida Grand Opera Studio Artists and thought-provoking commentary from historians Dr. Gwyn Davies and Dr. Rebecca Friedman. Together, they reflect on enduring themes of humanity, reconciliation and hope amid the devastation of war.

This free event offers an early glimpse of Silent Night, which will run from November 15 to December 6 as part of Florida Grand Opera’s season.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Gwyn Davies
Associate Professor, Department of History

Dr. Rebecca Friedman
Professor, Department of History
Director, Public Humanities Lab

Tickets are free with advance reservation. Limit of 4 tickets per household.

Co-sponsors: Green School Public Humanities Lab; Dorothea Green Lecture Series; Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series; FIU Department of History