At the opening concert of the XIII International M. K. Čiurlionis Music Festival, Mūza Rubackytė presents the program "From the Baltic to the Adriatic".

The legendary Lithuanian pianist Mūza Rubackytė subtly combines different eras and cultures in this program, revealing the harmony between musical mastery and history.

A stage diva who has built an extensive repertoire, Mūza Rubackytė has chosen an extremely delicate and technically demanding program for the opening concert of the XIII International M. K. Čiurlionis Music Festival, to be held in the concert hall of the Palanga Kurhaus. The program will pay special attention to Čiurlionis, who is celebrating his 150th anniversary. The music of this Lithuanian genius unites music, painting, and literature, creating a unique atmosphere, which Mūza Rubackytė will reveal with her characteristic subtlety. The concert will also feature works by Leopold Godowsky, born in Žasliai and considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, as well as picturesque compositions by contemporary composer Raminta Šerkšnytė, all culminating in the most beautiful parts of Ferenc Liszt's piano cycle "Years of Pilgrimage".

Mūza Rubackytė’s program "From the Baltic to the Adriatic" is an intriguing musical journey through different eras and countries.

PROGRAM:

Part I:

Mikalojus Konstantinas ČIURLIONIS (1875–1911)
Three Preludes and Two Nocturnes

Leopold GODOWSKY (1870–1938)
Sonata in E minor

Raminta ŠERKŠNYTĖ (b. 1975)
"Fairy Tales for the Keyboard"

Ferenc LISZT (1811–1886)
Piano cycle "Years of Pilgrimage", Notebook II: Venice and Naples (S 162):
"Gondolier"
"Song"
Tarantella

Part II:

Ferenc LISZT (1811–1886)
"Fountains of Villa d'Este" from the piano cycle "Years of Pilgrimage", Notebook III

Ferenc LISZT (1811–1886)
Sonata in B minor

ABOUT THE PERFORMER:

Mūza Rubackytė, laureate of the Lithuanian National Culture and Art Prize, founder and artistic director of the Vilnius Piano Music Festival, is one of the most prominent pianists from Lithuania and a cultural ambassador on the global stage. She is a winner of prestigious competitions, including the Liszt-Bartók and "Les Grand Maîtres Français" competitions, and has received several distinguished awards, including the Lithuanian National Culture and Art Prize and the Hungarian Order of Merit Knight’s Cross. Her repertoire includes works by F. Liszt, Shostakovich, and Čiurlionis. She collaborates with renowned composers and performs at prestigious festivals, such as the Liszt Festivals in Raiding and Bayreuth. Mūza Rubackytė has recorded over 30 albums, and her recordings have received the highest accolades. The pianist is also an active teacher and participates in international competitions and master classes. In 2024, she will lead the inaugural concert of the musical season in the birthplace of C. Debussy. In 2020, her autobiographical book Born Under the Piano was published, and in 2024, a documentary film about her was released, earning nominations for the "Silver Crane" award.

Lear more about Mūza Rubackytė: www.muza.fr

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

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

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