THE PROGRAM

Franz Schubert (1797–1828)

Sonata Arpeggione, D. 821 (transcription for flute and piano by Konrad Hunteler)
Allegro moderato
Adagio
Allegretto
Sonata for piano in A major, Op. post 120, D. 664
Allegro moderato
Andante
Allegro

Introduction and Variations for flute and piano on the theme of "Trockne Blumen"/"Withered Flowers", Op. 160, D. 802
Franz Schubert (1797-1828), the composer of the Austrian Romantic era and the founder of the Lied genre, has more than 1,500 compositions in his works, and only one dedication to the flute. Introduction and Variations for flute and piano on the theme of Trockne Blumen (lit. "Withered Flowers"), Op. 160, D. 802 is the only work entrusted to the sound of the flute. An original song from the 20-song cycle "The Beautiful Miller", which is based on the sufferings, hopes and wanderings of a lonely romantic soul expressed in W. Müller's lyrics, it tells about a young miller's desire to be buried with already withered flowers given to him by the miller, who, when she sees his grave, re- would bloom.

Why did the composer decide to entrust this story not only to the voice, but to the sound of the flute, and why are his other compositions adapted for the flute? Two Lithuanian artists - flutist Justinas Mačys and pianist Mantautas Katinas - will provide a musical answer to these questions, while also performing F. Schubert's Sonata in Arpeggione, D. 821 (transcription for flute and piano - Konrad Hunteler), which was originally intended for piano and arpeggio, an instrument, similar to cello and guitar. M. Katinas will introduce the audience to the niche of the composer's music for the piano, performing Sonata for piano in A major, Op. post 120, D. 664.