"That Wonderful Era..." – The Magic of Čiurlionis’ Era at the Palanga Kurhaus.

The concert of the XIII International M. K. Čiurlionis Music Festival invites you to an exclusive evening at the Palanga Kurhaus, where the music of Lithuania's most famous composer’s era will be performed – arias, songs, and special transcriptions of Čiurlionis' choral works for voice and piano prepared specifically for this festival. This is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover the music of this genius composer and immerse yourself in its subtle emotional and sonic expressions.

On this special evening, we will hear the wonderful Polish tenor Adam Zdunikowski, accompanied by the renowned Polish pianist Artur Jaron. Adam Zdunikowski has performed with world-class orchestras and conductors such as Lorin Maazel, Noam Sheriff, Jiri Belohlavek, Jonas Kovacs, and many others. His impressive career has established him as a prominent figure on prestigious stages around the world. Throughout his musical journey, A. Zdunikowski has collaborated with internationally renowned artists such as Renato Bruson, Lucia Aliberti, Alberto Cupido, and others, adding a unique charm and value to this concert.

Let this evening with the music of M. K. Čiurlionis' era open the doors to an even deeper and more sensitive experience of the world of sounds, leaving an indelible impression on every listener.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:

ADAM ZDUNIKOWSKI – Tenor, graduated in singing from the Warsaw Music Academy and in cultural institutions management from Warsaw University. Since 1990, he has been a soloist at the Warsaw National Opera Theater, performing over 70 opera roles and numerous oratorios and cantatas. A laureate of Polish and international singing competitions, he has worked with prominent conductors such as Lorin Maazel, Kurt Masur, Nello Santi, Jerzy Semkow, and performed alongside world-stage stars, including Renato Bruson, Lucia Aliberti, and Soile Isokoski. Over his career, A. Zdunikowski has sung on major opera stages worldwide, including Prague's "Narodni Divadlo", Sofia National Opera, Hamburg State Opera, and participated in prestigious projects and premieres. He is also a lecturer at the F. Nowowiejski Music University in Bydgoszcz and the Fryderyk Chopin Music University in Białystok. In 2011, he was awarded the "Gloria Artis" silver medal for his contribution to culture.

More about Adam Zdunikowski: www.meetmikulski.com/en/adam-zdunikowski/

ARTUR JARON was born in Kielce, Poland, and graduated from the Krakow Music Academy with Professor Irena Sijalova-Vogel, later completing his master's degree at the Odessa Music Conservatory with Professor Anatoliy Karadshov. He further honed his skills with legendary piano teachers Vera Gornastaev and Giunter Ludwig. A. Jaron is known as a soloist and chamber music performer, having played with many famous symphonic orchestras, including Sinfonia Varsovia, the Polish Radio Chamber Orchestra “Amadeus,” the Polish Radio and Television Orchestra, and more. He often performs abroad in countries such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Slovakia, Ukraine, and others. As a chamber musician, he has performed with Teresa Żylis-Gara, Malgorzata Walewska, Wieslaw Ochman, and Adam Zdunikowski. He also accompanies violin soloists such as Liudmila Worobec-Witek, Saskia Szreder, Bartek Nizioł, and Henryk Wieniawski. In 2005, he performed at Carnegie Hall in New York.

A. Jaron leads the music college in Kielce and has received numerous awards for his musical achievements and activities. He has made several recordings, including the rarely performed Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Piano and Violin Concerto with Ludmila Vorobec-Witek.

The XIII International M. K. Čiurlionis Music Festival is part of the anniversary program "Čiurlionis 150".

The festival is organized by the public institution "Klasika LT".

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