Petro Geniušo, Gedimino Gelgoto ir ansamblio NIKO koncertas - "EKSPRESIJOS ERA"

PETRAS GENIUŠAS, GEDIMINAS GELGOTAS AND THE NIKO ENSEMBLE: "ERA OF EXPRESSION"

For the first time, representatives of classical music, who make Lithuania famous all over the world, will meet on stage for a joint concert - pianist Petras Geniušas and the Vilnius City Ensemble led by composer Gedimins Gelgots NOTHING.

During the "Ekspresijos Era" concert, P. Geniuš and G. Gelgot's continuous search for forms of musical expression, distinguished by the spirit of experimentation and virtuoso technique, will be combined into a single narrative. It can be said that the "Era of Expressions" is like a summation that marks the direction of contemporary classical music performance in Lithuania, which is set by the musicians appearing on stage.

Together with maestro Petrus Genius, the Vilnius city ensemble NIKO will perform the evening program - these strings the performances of the instrument group have already become a phenomenon that brings together music lovers, innovation enthusiasts and an audience appreciating memorable cultural events.

During the event, listeners will be delighted by minimalist and post-minimalist compositions by Philip Glass, Henryk Mikalajus Gurecki, Gedimin Gelgot and other well-known composers works that invite you on a journey through the cinematic landscapes of contemporary classical music. "Ekspresijos Era" symbolizes the bridge between the deep legacy of these creators and the innovative spirit of our performers.

The premiere of the "Ekspresijos Era" concert program promises an exclusive, unforgettable musical experience that will become one of the highlights of 2024. classical music calendar events.

Date: 2024 September 21
Place - St. St. Catherine's Church, Vilnius
Time: 7 p.m.
Duration of the event: 1 hour. 20 min.

He established himself as one of the most talented and mature pianists of his generation. In addition to his regular concert activities in Lithuania, Petras Geniušas has gained international recognition for his performances in more than forty countries and in the world's most famous concert halls

P. Geniuš stands out for his versatility of interests and constant, often experimental search for new forms of expression, unusual musical and spiritual experiences. Having mastered a wide repertoire of classical, romantic era and contemporary works, he organizes recitals and performs as a soloist with Lithuanian symphony orchestras, various chamber ensembles and soloists, conductors.

Petras Geniušas was appreciated for his extensive concert and creative activities Lithuanian National Art and Culture Prize (1992) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Prize (2004). in 2011 Petras Geniušas was awarded the Ministry of Culture's badge of honor "Carry your light and believe". in 2015 awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Grand Duke Gediminas of Lithuania.

GEDIMINAS GELGOTAS

Gediminas Gelgotas is a Lithuanian composer of the young generation, whose music is often described as attracting new listeners to classical music concert halls. and audiences of the younger generation. Critics note the composer's distinctive and bright musical language, based on the aesthetics of minimalism, modern multi-stylistic influences and combining the beauty of an ascetic melody with an infectious rhythmic beginning. Gediminas Gelgot's music has been playing in the most famous European concert halls and festivals for ten years.

In 2015, the composer was awarded the Vilnius Municipality St. Christopher's Award and the Young Creator Award of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania, in 2020 - the highest award of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania "Carry your light and believe". NIKO is a string instrument group founded by composer and artistic director Gediminas Gelgot in 2006 with the aim of expanding the boundaries of classical music and taking it to new heights. visual stage effects.

G. Gelgotas and his founded NIKO are distinguished by the fact that both the composer's work and his stage expression balance on the border between classical and popular culture , innovation enthusiasts and those who love memorable musical experiences.

The NIKO ensemble features bright, talented musicians who have won awards as soloists in many international and national competitions: Augusta Zuokė (violin), Julija Andersson (violin), Dalia Simaška (violin, viola), Agata Ursul (violin), Ludvikas Silickas (cello), Povilas Paukštė (cello), Augustinas Sokalski (cello), Gediminas Gelgotas (founder, composer and artistic director).

The latter NIKO debuted in prestigious world-class halls, festivals in Europe and the USA. The active concert geography of the orchestra covers Europe, Asia and North America. The ensemble actively represents Lithuania during important diplomatic and cultural events in Lithuania and abroad, during receptions of foreign monarchs and state delegations in Lithuania, on the occasion of national and state awards. NIKO also appeared during the visits of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Pope Francis to Lithuania, performed for Her Excellency Queen Sonja of Norway.

Last December, the ensemble successfully debuted in one of the world's most famous concert halls - the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York, where was greeted with a loud ovation.

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