January 20 at 6:00 PM
Can you believe M. K. Čiurlionis would be 150 years old? A man ahead of his time returns today through the language of contemporary art and music, interpreted and performed by world-renowned stars of piano, jazz, electronic music, and visual arts.
We begin 2025 with a special highlight—giving a voice to M. K. Čiurlionis himself. On January 20, at the Vilnius City Hall, the piano duo Duo Zubovas will present a unique program, “The World of Čiurlionis,” specially prepared for this anniversary. This concert not only marks the grand beginning of the 150th anniversary of Čiurlionis’ birth but also serves as a symbolic bridge connecting the past and future, his creations, and our daily lives, asking: can you believe M. K. Čiurlionis is 150?
“The World of Čiurlionis” is not just a musical performance but also a meaningful creative journey that highlights the uniqueness and importance of Čiurlionis’ work to Lithuania and its cultural history. The program integrates all aspects of his art: music, painting, and literature. Divided into thematic sections, it explores the key spiritual dimensions of Čiurlionis’ work: love for Lithuania, its history, and folk songs; a profound sensitivity to nature and its spiritualization; and the artist’s intense contemplation of his place and meaning in the world.
The performance, played solo and four-handed on the piano, spans Čiurlionis’ entire creative timeline. It includes his symphonic poems “In the Forest” and “The Sea,” symbolically framing his worldview from the Lithuanian forest to the cosmic sea. Projected paintings enrich the music with symbols and signs, while his literary texts expand the experience with metaphors and the Čiurlionis spirit.
Let’s begin 2025 together with Čiurlionis’ music—a solid foundation for building a meaningful cultural and spiritual year. Welcome to the Year of Čiurlionis!
About the performers:
Pianists Sonata and Rokas Zubovas began performing as a duo while living in the United States, where they moved for studies in 1990. Their debut concert took place in Chicago in 1997. They have performed in major cities in the USA, Canada, Argentina, Uruguay, many European countries (including the UK, France, Germany, and more), as well as in Asia (Iran and South Korea).
The duo is regularly invited to international festivals and collaborates with numerous symphony and chamber orchestras, string quartets, and choirs. They have premiered works by over ten different composers and conduct educational programs in Lithuania.
Details about the concert:
- The concert is free, with no prior registration required.
- Due to high interest and limited seating, entry will be granted to the first 250 visitors. Doors open at 5:30 PM; latecomers will not be admitted.
Event partners:
Vilnius City Municipality
Vilnius City Hall
See you at the City Hall!
