{"id":233570,"date":"2026-07-03T13:37:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T10:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/?post_type=event&p=233570"},"modified":"2026-07-07T10:22:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:22:33","slug":"lt-lnso-koncerte-smuiko-garsenyb-ilya-gringolts-trio-fortvio-dirigentas-modestas-pitr-nas-ru-lnso-koncerte-smuiko-garsenyb-ilya-gringolts-trio-fortvio-dirigentas-modestas-pitr-nas","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/event\/lt-lnso-koncerte-smuiko-garsenyb-ilya-gringolts-trio-fortvio-dirigentas-modestas-pitr-nas\/","title":{"rendered":"Violin Virtuoso Ilya Gringolts Joins the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra in Vilnius"},"content":{"rendered":"

Acclaimed violinist Ilya Gringolts<\/strong> (Switzerland), celebrated worldwide for his exceptional virtuosity and deeply expressive interpretations, will perform in Vilnius this autumn. On 16 October<\/strong>, the internationally renowned artist will appear with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>, conducted by Modestas Pitr\u0117nas<\/strong>, at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The first half of the concert will also feature the celebrated piano trio FortVio<\/strong>, marking its 20th anniversary<\/strong>. Violinist Ingrida Rupait\u0117<\/strong>, cellist Povilas Jacunskas<\/strong>, and pianist Indr\u0117 Baik\u0161tyt\u0117<\/strong> will perform the world premiere<\/strong> of a new work by Lithuanian composer Kristupas Bubnelis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on one of Gringolts’ performances, Pizzicato<\/em> wrote:<\/p>\n

“This concert was second to none \u2013 an unforgettable experience created by a musician inspired and committed to the very marrow of his bones.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Gringolts performs regularly with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic<\/strong>, Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia<\/strong>, Filarmonica della Scala<\/strong>, BBC Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>, NHK Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>, Vienna Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>, Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich<\/strong>, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra<\/strong>, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>, Oslo Philharmonic<\/strong>, Rotterdam Philharmonic<\/strong>, Helsinki Philharmonic<\/strong>, S\u00e3o Paulo Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>, National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan<\/strong>, and many others.<\/p>\n

Highlights of his recent seasons include appearances with the Luxembourg Philharmonic<\/strong>, WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne<\/strong>, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin<\/strong>, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>, and the D\u00fcsseldorf Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Suddeutsche Zeitung<\/em> praised his artistry by writing:<\/p>\n

“It is difficult to imagine violin playing that is more expressive or uncompromising.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Gringolts studied at New York’s prestigious Juilliard School<\/strong>, where he was taught by legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman<\/strong>. In 1998<\/strong>, he became the youngest winner in the history of the Paganini International Violin Competition<\/strong>, a distinction he still holds today. He currently performs on a 1743 Guarneri del Ges\u00f9<\/strong> violin.<\/p>\n

His performances are admired for combining breathtaking technical brilliance with profound musical insight. According to Pizzicato<\/em>:<\/p>\n

“Ilya Gringolts’ interpretations reveal a deep understanding of the works, complete artistic commitment, and absolute mastery of his instrument.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

His repertoire spans both the great violin masterpieces and lesser-known works, alongside a remarkable commitment to contemporary music. Numerous composers\u2014including Peter Maxwell Davies<\/strong>, Salvatore Sciarrino<\/strong>, Bernhard Lang<\/strong>, Michael Jarrell<\/strong>, Beat Furrer<\/strong>, Christophe Bertrand<\/strong>, Chaya Czernowin<\/strong>, Augusta Read Thomas<\/strong>, and Mirela Ivi\u010devi\u0107<\/strong>\u2014have written works specifically for him. He also regularly performs music by John Adams<\/strong>, J\u00f6rg Widmann<\/strong>, Heinz Holliger<\/strong>, Valentyn Silvestrov<\/strong>, Sofia Gubaidulina<\/strong>, Mieczys\u0142aw Weinberg<\/strong>, and many of today’s most significant composers.<\/p>\n

Chamber music occupies an equally important place in Gringolts’ career. Since 2008<\/strong>, he has served as the first violinist of the Gringolts Quartet<\/strong>, appearing at prestigious venues and festivals including the Salzburg Festival<\/strong>, Lucerne Festival<\/strong>, Edinburgh International Festival<\/strong>, Concertgebouw Amsterdam<\/strong>, Luxembourg Philharmonie<\/strong>, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg<\/strong>, and Teatro La Fenice<\/strong> in Venice.<\/p>\n

He also collaborates regularly with leading musicians such as cellists Nicolas Altstaedt<\/strong> and Christian Polt\u00e9ra<\/strong>, violist Lawrence Power<\/strong>, and pianists Alexander Lonquich<\/strong> and Peter Laul<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

His extensive discography, released on renowned labels including Deutsche Grammophon<\/strong>, BIS<\/strong>, Hyperion<\/strong>, and Outhere Music<\/strong>, has received widespread critical acclaim. Highlights include complete recordings of Niccol\u00f2 Paganini’s 24 Caprices<\/strong> (2013) and Igor Stravinsky’s complete works for violin<\/strong> (2018). More recently, his recording of J.S. Bach’s Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord<\/strong> with Francesco Corti<\/strong> received prestigious honours including the Diapason d’Or<\/strong> and Amadeus d’Or<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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