MKČ26 | ”ČIURLIONIS AND DEBUSSY” | ”METTIS” AND LIUCILĖ VILIMAITĖ

“Čiurlionis and Debussy” is a subtle musical journey in which one of Lithuania’s leading ensembles, the Mettis String Quartet, together with harpist Liucilė Vilimaitė, will reveal the beauty of Lithuanian and European musical traditions.

Joining forces for a shared concert programme, these audience favourites and critically acclaimed performers will offer Vilnius listeners an evening coloured by Romantic sensitivity and filled with works of exceptional beauty. Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis’ String Quartet in C minor is imbued with a distinctly Lithuanian spirit and the fundamental creative heritage of the nation, while works by Claude Debussy – the String Quartet in G minor and Sacred and Profane Dances – embody the lightness and refinement of French Impressionism. The programme will also feature Arnold Bax’s Quintet for Harp and Strings, rich in Romantic expression and lush textures, adding the colours of British music to the evening.

P R O G R A M M E:

Mikalojus Konstantinas ČIURLIONIS (1875–1911)
String Quartet in C minor, VL 83

Claude DEBUSSY (1862–1918)
String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10
Sacred and Profane Dances for harp and strings

Arnold BAX (1883–1953)
Quintet for Harp and Strings, GP 214

More information: www.ciurlionisfestival.com