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From\u00a02nd<\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0to 7th<\/sup>\u00a0August<\/strong>, the international summer music festival\u00a0\u201cVivace Vilnius\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0will once again bring together an exceptional classical music community in the capital of Lithuania \u2013 from world-renowned performers to the most promising young talents from various countries around the world.<\/p>\n Organised for the\u00a0fourteenth time<\/strong>, the festival has become an integral part of Vilnius\u2019 cultural life, strengthening Lithuania\u2019s presence on the international music scene and creating a unique space for artistic dialogue between different generations and cultures.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s festival is marked by a special milestone \u2013 on\u00a02nd August<\/strong>, the\u00a0100th \u201cVivace Vilnius\u201d concert<\/strong>\u00a0will take place at\u00a0Vilnius Town Hall<\/strong>. This significant achievement represents an important chapter in the festival\u2019s history, reflecting its continuous growth, international recognition, and long-term contribution to the education and development of young musicians.<\/p>\n During the festival, traditional masterclasses will take place at the\u00a0National M. K. \u010ciurlionis School of Arts<\/strong>. This year, young performers will have the opportunity to learn from outstanding educators and internationally recognised stage artists: pianists\u00a0M\u016bza Rubackyt\u0117, Petras Geniu\u0161as, and Christina Wright-Ivanova<\/strong>, violinists\u00a0Boris Brovtsyn and Irina Mure\u0219anu<\/strong>, as well as world-renowned bass-baritone\u00a0Simon Robinson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The uniqueness of the festival lies not only in its concerts but also in its intensive educational programme. Individual lessons, open masterclasses, chamber music projects, and continuous interaction with musicians from different countries provide young performers with invaluable professional experience. Many former festival participants are now successfully performing on prestigious stages around the world.<\/p>\n The Historic 100th Concert \u2013 Featuring M\u016bza Rubackyt\u0117<\/strong><\/p>\n The highlight of the festival will be the celebratory concert dedicated to the\u00a0100th \u201cVivace Vilnius\u201d concert<\/strong>, taking place on\u00a0Sunday, 2 August, at 5:00 PM at Vilnius Town Hall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This special occasion will feature one of Lithuania\u2019s most distinguished pianists,\u00a0M\u016bza Rubackyt\u0117<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 an internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso who performs in the most prestigious concert halls across Europe, Asia, and America.<\/p>\n For decades, the artist has been recognised as one of the world\u2019s leading interpreters of\u00a0Franz Liszt\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0works. Her recordings have received the highest praise from international music critics, while her performances are distinguished by exceptional artistic power, elegance, and emotional depth.<\/p>\n M\u016bza Rubackyt\u0117\u2019s performance will symbolically crown the first hundred concerts of\u00a0\u201cVivace Vilnius\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and become a memorable milestone in the festival\u2019s history.<\/p>\n Schubert\u2019s World in the Hands of Two Masters<\/strong><\/p>\n On\u00a0Tuesday, 4 August, at 7:00 PM<\/strong>, audiences at\u00a0St. Catherine\u2019s Church<\/strong>\u00a0will be invited to the concert\u00a0\u201cThe Entire Universe of Schubert.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The stage will bring together two exceptional musicians \u2013 internationally acclaimed violinist\u00a0Boris Brovtsyn<\/strong>\u00a0and one of Lithuania\u2019s most outstanding pianists,\u00a0Petras Geniu\u0161as<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The entire evening will be dedicated to the music of\u00a0Franz Schubert<\/strong>, revealing both its subtle lyricism and dramatic emotional power.<\/p>\n Boris Brovtsyn has performed with many of the world\u2019s leading orchestras and conductors, while Petras Geniu\u0161as is renowned among Lithuanian audiences for his distinctive musical thinking, improvisational freedom, and ability to transform each composition into a unique artistic narrative.<\/p>\n Their joint performance promises to become one of the most remarkable evenings of the festival.<\/p>\n Festival Favourites Return to Vilnius<\/strong><\/p>\n On\u00a0Wednesday, 5 August, at 7:00 PM<\/strong>,\u00a0St. Catherine\u2019s Church<\/strong>\u00a0will host the concert\u00a0\u201cVivace Vilnius Art Song Gala.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Following the great success of last year\u2019s performance, the festival welcomes back the charismatic bass-baritone\u00a0Simon Robinson<\/strong>\u00a0and pianist\u00a0Christina Wright-Ivanova<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Their appearance last year received exceptional acclaim from audiences and critics alike, making their return one of the most anticipated events of this year\u2019s festival.<\/p>\n The artists will present a refined vocal chamber music programme, where poetry, musical sensitivity, and the highest level of interpretative mastery come together. They will be joined by violinist\u00a0Irina Mure\u0219anu<\/strong>, who will be visiting Lithuania for the first time.<\/p>\n Music Unites the World<\/strong><\/p>\n On\u00a0Thursday, 6 August, at 5:00 PM<\/strong>, the\u00a0Samuel Bak Museum<\/strong>\u00a0will host the concert\u00a0\u201cMusic Unites the World.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n This event will become a true celebration of the festival\u2019s young musicians. The stage will feature festival students and pupils from Lithuania, the\u00a0United States<\/strong>, the\u00a0United Kingdom<\/strong>,\u00a0Canada<\/strong>,\u00a0Romania<\/strong>,\u00a0South Korea<\/strong>, and other countries around the world.<\/p>\n The concert will reflect the central mission of\u00a0\u201cVivace Vilnius\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 to create an international community where music becomes a universal language connecting people regardless of national borders or cultural differences.<\/p>\n Closing Concert \u2013 Celebrating the Friendship Between Lithuania and America<\/strong><\/p>\n On\u00a0Friday, 7 August, at 6:00 PM<\/strong>, the festival will conclude with a gala closing concert entitled\u00a0\u201cBridges Across the Atlantic: Lithuania and America.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The concert will commemorate the\u00a0250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America<\/strong>. This symbolic programme will highlight the cultural ties between Lithuania and the United States, their long-standing cooperation, and the shared values that have been nurtured by the festival for many years.<\/p>\n The evening will feature festival participants, while music will become a bridge connecting two countries, two cultures, and several generations.<\/p>\n Over fourteen years,\u00a0\u201cVivace Vilnius\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0has grown into one of Lithuania\u2019s most important international classical music festivals. It is a place where world-class masters meet future stars of music, where creative partnerships and intercultural connections are created.<\/p>\n Every summer, Vilnius becomes a vibrant international music centre, hosting concerts of the highest artistic quality, masterclasses, and the development of a new generation of talented musicians.<\/p>\n Festival organisers:<\/strong> Festival partners:<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":234298,"template":"","categories":[6,4],"tags":[],"ticket-vendor":[21],"class_list":["post-234297","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-festivaliai","category-koncertai","ticket-vendor-bilietai-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
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