Name: Morta Grigaliūnaitė (piano, Lithuania)
Start: 2026-03-28T16:00:00
Location: Paliesius Manor

Paliesius Manor, nestled in the scenic landscapes of Ignalina, Lithuania, is set to host a series of captivating musical events, blending genres and eras in a manner that promises a thrilling auditory experience. From 'Late Junctions', showcasing unexpected musical combinations, to the soulful 'In Two Voices' concert, and the innovative 'Serpent Sonata' dedicated to Čiurlionis, each event offers a unique exploration of sound. With performances spanning from chamber music to jazz improvisations, the Manor becomes a vibrant stage where historical and modern compositions harmoniously meet.

A Whirlwind of Musical Experiences at Paliesius Manor: From Chamber Music to Jazz Improvisations

Paliesius Manor in Lithuania is set to be the stage for a spectacular series of musical performances this spring. From jazz improvisations to romantic chamber music, the lineup promises an eclectic mix of genres and renowned artists. Highlights include the innovative Duo Simaška & Salijus, the inventive pianist Gintaras Januševičius, and the world-renowned jazz musician Tord Gustavsen. Each performance offers a unique sonic experience, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the harmony of diverse musical traditions and contemporary creativity.

A Symphony of Seasons: Musical Journeys at Paliesius Manor

Morta Grigaliūnaitė

Paliesius Manor

At Paliesius Manor, two jazz greats – T. Kutavičius and A. Gotesman – will join forces on stage for a spontaneous musical dialogue. We invite you to a special concert where music is born here and now – during a spontaneous musical dialogue. Pianist Tomas Kutavičius and percussionist Arkadijus Gotesmanas create on stage without a pre-plan – sounds breathe, surprise each other and seek out unexplored spaces. Piano and percussion improvisation is born in the moment, guided by an inner impulse, unpredictable encounters between sound and silence.

Improvisation duo: Tomas Kutavičius and Arkadij Gotesman

The Georgian pianist David Khrikulis, a finalist of the 2025 Chopin Competition, will perform at the Paliesius Manor - during this competition he received the most audience sympathy and discussions of all the participants. He will perform a program of Chopin's works at the Manor, for the first time after the competition. This is the pianist's only concert in Lithuania.

David Khrikuli (piano, Georgia)

At the Paliesius Manor – talented pianist Morta Grigaliūnaitė and music by Finnish composers! The axis of this program – the piano work of one of the most important Finnish composers of the last century, Einojuhanos Rautavaara (1928–2016). Often called a mystic, Rautavaara drew inspiration from literature, religion, philosophy and his own dreams and childhood memories. This is illustrated by such titles of works as "The Gift of Dreams", "The Sermon on Fire" and "The Angel of Light". At the same time, Rautavaara perfectly understood the inner world of man and its nuances. The composer's creative process involved a constant search for different means of expression, maneuvering between the intangible world and the need for virtuoso expression by the performer.

Morta Grigaliūnaitė (piano, Lithuania)

At Paliesius Manor – the talent of the young generation and an extremely romantic program! The talented pianist Ignas Maknickas has prepared a classical program in which you will hear Chopin, Čiurlionis and other romantics. Born in California and raised in Lithuania, pianist Ignas Maknickas, currently living in London, has won many awards. In 2024, he became the winner of the Royal Overseas League Annual Music Competition for Keyboard Instruments. In 2023, he won the Young Classical Artists Trust International Audition. He has also won the first prize at the 19th Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Young People in Šafarnia, the first prize at the 20th Young Virtuoso Competition in Zagreb, the third prize at the Aarhus Piano Competition, and was a semi-finalist at the 2021 Vendome Competition.

"Chopin, Čiurlionis and other romantics"

Baroque music is often presented as grand, serious and a little... cautious. However, the ensemble "Dar vieni" thinks differently. They invite you to a concert in which Baroque is freed from museum frames - it is alive, pulsating. For the ensemble, Baroque is not only counterpoints and ornaments. It is an era in which emotions are no less than today, you just need to blow the dust off it. The ensemble wants to take this music in your hands, move it, feel how it breathes. It wants the listener to be more than just an observer - to get involved, feel the rhythm, emotion, and maybe even forget that they are sitting in a concert hall. Because Baroque music was not written for museums, but for people. It was intended to celebrate, mourn, express passion and inner vibrations - and it still can. You just need to let it live.

"Another One" - Baroque Without Dust

We invite you to start May by listening to the dialogues of the ages at Paliesius Manor! Talented pianist Ieva Jokubavičiūtė's concert program will feature important works by Johannes Brahms and contemporary piano music. It is a conversation between two eras about inspiration, expression, and pianistic virtuosity - from the depths of Romanticism to today's world of sound.

Piano music recital "Dialogues of the Ages"

World-famous Norwegian jazz pianist Tord Gustavsen returns to Paliesius Manor! Paliesius Manor will feature his own music: original compositions combined with Norwegian folk melodies, Bach chorales, and freely improvised pieces. Don't miss the opportunity to hear a jazz superstar and his exceptional music!

Tord Gustavsen Solo

We invite you to travel to Latin America with music! The Lithuanian Symphony Wind Orchestra Chamber Ensemble presents a program specially prepared for this concert, “Latin Wind”, which will take you to the colorful and passionate rhythms of Latin America. At the concert, you will hear works by famous, but less frequently performed in our concert halls, composers from Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, and Argentina for wind ensembles of various compositions, covering a wide range of styles – from the energetic dance music intonations of Arturo Márquez and Aldemar Romero to the mystically colorful “Quarteto simbólico” by Villa-Lobos or the pieces of Silvestre Revueltas created in the spirit of modernism.

Latin wind

An impressive concert awaits at the Paliesius Manor - the famous actor and singer Pino de Vittorio will perform! Together with three instrumentalists, he will take the audience to Italy with his voice and "battente" guitar - the program "Tarantella del rimorso" will be played, traditional songs and music from the Apulia region, Southern Italy. You can find "Tarantella del rimorso" in Apulia and Southern Italy. The origin of the tarantella is associated with tarantism - a disease or form of hysteria that appeared in Italy in the 14th century and, for unclear reasons, was associated with the bite of a tarantula spider. Victims were supposedly cured by dancing the tarantella frantically.

Pino De Vittorio

One of the best and most interesting male sopranos – Bruno de Sá – is coming to Paliesius Manor! The Brazilian soprano has performed many important roles and has enchanted critics and audiences in more than one country. At Paliesius Manor, together with pianist Marcos Vinicius Vieira, he will present the audience with the wonderful music of Mozart and his contemporaries from his second solo album “Mille Affetti”. Don’t miss this exceptional concert!

Mille Affetti: Bruno de Sá

An exclusive evening of chamber music awaits the audience at Paliesius Manor, where the depth of romanticism and the courage of contemporary music will meet. Pianist Donaldas Račys, professor at the VMU Academy of Music, and Israeli violinist Evgenia Epshtein will appear on stage - performers distinguished by mature interpretation, a sensitive sense of musical dialogue, and broad artistic horizons. In the second part of the concert, two prominent personalities of the Lithuanian music scene will join: percussionist Arkadijus Gotesmanas and bassist Eugenijus Kanevičius. This concert is intended for listeners who are looking not only for beauty, but also for meaning, discovery, and a lively musical experience.

"Beyond Boundaries and Beyond Silence: From Grieg to the Modern Premiere"

We invite you to listen to the incendiary cello music at Paliesius Manor! Augustas Gocentas will perform – a Lithuanian cellist, born into a musical family in Vilnius. He began studying the cello at the MK Čiurlionis School in the class of Ramutė Kalnėnaitė, and also studied piano for eleven years in the class of Jūratė Rudaitienė. The cellist received his bachelor's and master's degrees at the Sibelius Academy and in 2024 became a member of the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra.

Morta Grigaliūnaitė (piano, Lithuania)

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