“The Entire Universe of Schubert” – Vivace Vilnius Festival

Performers

Boris Brovtsyn, violin
Petras Geniušas, piano

Programme

Franz Schubert:

Sonatina for Violin and Piano
Fantasy in C major, D. 934
Other works for violin and piano

Schubert’s World in the Hands of Two Masters

One of the most anticipated evenings of the festival invites audiences to immerse themselves in the musical world of Franz Schubert. The programme will reveal the many colours of the composer’s oeuvre, ranging from intimate chamber music and lyrical tenderness to dramatic emotional climaxes.

Two exceptional artists will meet on stage: internationally acclaimed violinist Boris Brovtsyn and Petras Geniušas, one of Lithuania’s most distinguished pianists. Their musical dialogue promises to reveal the depth and beauty of Schubert’s music and offer listeners an unforgettable chamber music experience.

Boris Brovtsyn is one of the most distinguished violinists of his generation and regularly performs on prestigious stages around the world. Born in Moscow, he began his musical studies at an early age and later studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.

His career is distinguished by an extensive concert repertoire and a strong commitment to chamber music. Boris has performed with leading European and international orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Philharmonic, and many other ensembles. He is regularly invited to international festivals and collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned chamber musicians.

Brovtsyn’s interpretations are praised for their emotional intensity, musical maturity, and exceptional beauty of sound. Alongside his active performing career, he gives masterclasses in countries around the world and is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians.

Petras Geniušas is one of Lithuania’s most prominent pianists, renowned for his creativity, improvisational freedom, and exceptionally broad repertoire. A graduate of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, he gained international recognition at a young age after becoming a prize-winner at several prestigious piano competitions.

Throughout his career, he has performed across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, appearing with renowned symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles. His artistic interests extend beyond classical music to jazz, contemporary forms of improvisation, and interdisciplinary artistic projects.

Audiences and critics admire his ability to transform every composition into a vivid musical narrative filled with unexpected interpretative ideas. Petras Geniušas is also deeply committed to teaching and to the artistic development of young musicians.

Festival organisers: Vivace Vilnius and Vilnius Town Hall

Festival partners: DELFI, JCDecaux Lietuva, Imperial Hotel, AKVILĖ mineral water, and Go Vilnius

Tickets can be purchased here.