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This autumn, Lithuanian music lovers are in for a special event \u2013 one of the most intriguing music projects of today, the duo \u201cGrandbrothers,\u201d who have conquered major concert halls around the world, is coming to Vilnius.<\/strong><\/p>\n On October 17, the ensemble will perform at the National Philharmonic. The group became famous for its unique sound, in which the tone of the classical piano merges with the latest technologies and live-created electronic textures. Critics have repeatedly called them \u201csound architects,\u201d and their concerts are described as a hypnotic combination of music, technology, and performance. The \u201cGrandbrothers,\u201d known for their distinctive creative direction in the contemporary music scene, are often referred to as a kind of \u201copen-heart surgery of the piano.\u201d<\/p>\n Over more than a decade of their career, \u201cGrandbrothers\u201d have become one of the most prominent names in the contemporary classical and electronic music scene. Their work combines minimalist compositions, ambient and electronic soundscapes, and cinematic emotionality. In their music, one can trace the minimalist traditions of John Cage, Steve Reich, and Philip Glass, as well as the creative affinity of Nils Frahm, Hauschka, and Ludovico Einaudi.<\/p>\n The duo has gained international recognition not only for its distinctive sound but also for its exceptional live performances in some of the world\u2019s most prestigious concert halls and major festivals, such as \u201cS\u00f3nar,\u201d \u201cMontreux Jazz Festival,\u201d \u201cMutek,\u201d \u201cReeperbahn Festival,\u201d \u201cTrans Musicales,\u201d and \u201cLowlands,\u201d with world tours covering Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.<\/p>\n The duo has released five albums that have received international acclaim and millions of streams on digital platforms. Their latest album, \u201cElsewhere,\u201d marks a shift toward analog synthesizers, drum machines, and influences from club culture, giving their music more dynamism and energy. The album was praised for its bold stylistic turn while preserving the core identity of \u201cGrandbrothers\u201d \u2013 emotional and captivating piano sound. With this album, the duo recently completed a European tour: over 32 concerts, performing in prestigious venues such as \u201c\u00c9lys\u00e9e Montmartre\u201d in Paris, \u201cMelkweg\u201d in Amsterdam, \u201cHuxleys Neue Welt\u201d in Berlin, \u201cScala\u201d in London, \u201cVicar Street\u201d in Dublin, and \u201cAncienne Belgique\u201d in Brussels, among others. Critics described the tour as one of the most impressive, where minimalist compositions organically merged with intense electronic energy and mesmerizing sound design.<\/p>\n \u201cGrandbrothers\u201d consist of pianist and composer Erol Sarp and sound engineer and software developer Lukas Vogel. Formed in 2011 in D\u00fcsseldorf, the duo has gained international recognition by transforming the acoustic piano into a multilayered instrument capable of producing electronic-like soundscapes. They achieve this not through digital samples or virtual synthesizers, but by physically transforming the instrument\u2019s sound using a specially designed electromechanical system. In Vilnius, \u201cGrandbrothers\u201d will present their latest performance, offering listeners multilayered harmonies, hypnotic rhythms, and an impressive lighting and visual stage atmosphere. This is a great opportunity to experience live one of the most fascinating and innovative music duos of today.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":231967,"template":"","categories":[6,4],"tags":[],"ticket-vendor":[46],"class_list":["post-231910","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-festivaliai","category-koncertai","ticket-vendor-kakava-lt"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t