Next session: Sat, 19 Jul 2025, 20:00
Organizer:
This is a renewed duet version of one of the most popular projects of the International M.K. Čiurlionis Music Festival
The programme is performed by the musicians who have been collaborating on stage regularly since 2016 - the legendary Lithuanian saxophonist Petras Vyšniauska and the internationally acclaimed Lithuanian pianist Aleksandra Žvirblytė.
The duo has presented a whole series of unique projects that have been well received both in Lithuanian and foreign concert halls and broadcast on LRT.
"The concert of Petras Vyšniauskas with pianist Aleksandra Žvirblytė was mesmerising. The idea was simply incredible. The effect is breathtaking, not only because of the endless risk-taking, but also because the music is so delicate and intense that tears start to well up. An unforgettable concert."
Emmanuel de Gouvello, France
"The Lithuanian soprano saxophonist Petras Vyšniauskas is, in my opinion, one of the most original musicians focusing on this instrument - his bright phrases bursting with resolutely original intervals, and his sound powerful - stronger and more precise than Sam Rivers, denser and more concentrated than Steve Lacy, perhaps even polyphonic - like Evan Parker. "
Howard Mandel, New York, USA
"Alexandra Zvirblytė freely creates a sensual musical picture right there on stage. Her playing is not only technically perfect, but also spiritually rich, her excellent technique becomes only a means to express her own perception of the music."
Steen Sogaard. "Morgenavisen Jyllandspoeten, Denmark