The XIII International M. K. Čiurlionis Music Festival invites you to an exclusive concert "Music Visionaries," where two brilliant contemporary composers – Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis and Borys Lyatoshynskyi – meet. Marking their anniversaries, we have a rare opportunity to dive into their creative worlds, explore connections and differences, and rediscover music whose innovation and deep emotional reflections left an indelible mark on the histories of Lithuania and Ukraine.

"NotaBene" will perform on stage, known for its passion for contemporary Ukrainian music and strong ties with renowned local composers. The ensemble is famous for its ability to convey even the most subtle emotions, while also daring to dive into the intellectual depth of music. "NotaBene" strongly contributes to the international recognition of Ukrainian culture through its musical ventures.

The program will feature works by Čiurlionis, Lyatoshynskyi, and other contemporaries, revealing the musical directions of their time, where national identity and modernism intertwine. This concert brings together history, culture, and contemporary interpretation, inviting the audience to experience the beauty and uniqueness of these two great composers' works.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:

The "NotaBene Chamber Group" was established in 2015. Its members include Maxym Hrynchenko (violin), Andriy Pavlov (violin), Ihor Zavhorodniy (viola), Artem Poludennyy (cello), Roman Lopatynsky (piano), and Yuriy Nemyrovsky (clarinet). The young Ukrainian musicians are laureates of prestigious national and international competitions, known both in Ukraine and beyond.

The ensemble's repertoire is extraordinarily broad and distinguished by its diversity in styles and eras. It includes classical works (from Viennese classics to early 20th-century composers) as well as contemporary academic compositions by both Ukrainian and international composers. Diversity in genres and interesting performer combinations are defining features of "NotaBene Chamber Group." That’s why the musicians’ repertoire is truly diverse: from piano duets with violin, viola, cello, and clarinet to trios, quartets, quintets, sextets, and even chamber vocal compositions.

The ensemble actively collaborates with leading Ukrainian and international soloists, including Henrik Brandstrup, Ivan Kucher, Denis Severin, Oleksiy Shadrin (cello), Jose Riber (piano), Sakari Tepponen, Andriy Byelov (violin), Andriy Chop (viola), and Inna Halatenko (soprano). A regular collaboration has been established with composer Ofer Ben-Amots (Israel, USA) during the "Landesmusik-akademie" summer festival courses in Oxenhausen, Germany.

Lear more about "NotaBene": www.nhm.com.ua/index.php/en/artist/17

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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