EMA and Vytautas Straižys | Songs that touch the heart. The most beautiful love songs and pop ballads.

On the evening of September 24, the stage at DOWNTOWN PIANO LAB will bring together the sensitive vocals of EMA (Ema Vaitiekūnaitė) and the piano artistry of virtuoso Vytautas Straižys.

Audiences know EMA from her live performances and the song “Two Sides of Life,” which aired on Lithuanian radio; she also participated in the TV music show *The Voice of Lithuania* (*Lietuvos balsas*), where she captivated listeners with her distinctive vocal timbre, sincerity, and ability to convey the most subtle emotions through song. Joining her on stage is piano virtuoso Vytautas Straižys, whose repertoire blends interpretations of pop, jazz, and film music.

The program features well-known love songs and beautiful pop ballads, reimagined for just voice and piano—stripped of excess noise to leave space for the melody, the lyrics, and a genuine connection between the performers and the audience.

It is an evening dedicated to intimacy, longing, love, and songs in which we can each recognize a piece of our own story.

The “Dainykla” project is partially funded by the Vilnius City Municipality.