XIII International M. K. Čiurlionis Music Festival presents one of the most outstanding guitar ensembles in the Baltic States - BALTIC GUITAR QUARTET. "Four Guitars - One Soul" - the quartet's eloquent credo speaks for itself. The leading guitar ensemble in the Baltics impresses with its sensitive, colourful and subtle music making. According to musicologist Viktoras Gerulaitis, the ensemble has another unique feature - a sense of humour, which, he says, is not found in every chamber ensemble.

The Cloud Roads concert will combine Lithuanian music traditions and modern arrangements. The timbre and harmonies of the guitars will give Čiurlionis's music a new, modern twist and an unexpected sound. The concert will also feature works by other well-known composers - F. Latėnas, J. Švedas, E. Elgar and Ch. Ruebens, which, together with Čiurlionis' music, will create a rich and varied musical journey. Each of these works will enrich the programme with its own unique voice, allowing the audience to experience how the sounds of different eras and musical styles seamlessly merge with the spirit of Čiurlionis' work and open up new interpretations.
 

Programme

Eduardas Balsys (1919-1984) - "Welcome March" from the ballet "Spruce the Serpent Queen" (arranged by Sauliaus S. Lipčius)
 

Jonas Shvedas (1908-1971) - cycle of ten bagatelles "Along the Path of the Meadows" (arranged by Zigmas Čepulėnas)

I. White Clovers

II. Peas

III. Daisies

IV. Dandelions

V. Sun tears

VI. Pansies

VII. Catnip-feet

VIII. Daisies

IX. Bluebells

X. Thistles
 

Edward Elgar (1857-1934) - "Sevillana (Spanish Scene)", op. 7 (arranged by Carl Herring)
 

Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875-1911) - Three Preludes (arranged by Zigmas Čepulėnas)

Prelude in A minor (original in F sharp minor)

Prelude in B flat minor

Prelude in D minor
 

Mindaugas Stumbras (born in 1875 in Vilnius, Czech Republic)