A special cultural event will take place in honour of two significant milestones: the 35th Anniversary of the Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence and the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, the renowned Lithuanian composer and painter.
Program Highlights:
🎶 Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875–1911):
- "In the Forest" (symphonic poem)
- "The Sea" (symphonic poem)
🎹 Performed by Duo Zubovas:
- Sonata Zubovienė & Rokas Zubovas (piano, Lithuania)
🎼 Additional performances include:
- Valentin Silvestrov (1937–) – "The Messenger"
- Alemdar Karamanov (1934–2007) – "Night Prayer"
🎹 Performed by Alexey Botvinov (piano, Ukraine)
About the Artists:
- Duo Zubovas made its debut in 1997 in Chicago and has since performed at prestigious venues worldwide, including the UN Palace of Nations in Geneva and the Kings Palace in Warsaw. The duo has collaborated with leading orchestras and premiered works by more than ten composers.
- Alexey Botvinov is recognized as one of Ukraine’s most distinguished pianists, having performed in 48 countries. He is the only pianist known to have played Bach’s Goldberg Variations over 300 times on stage. He is also the founder of the Odessa Classics Festival and has been honoured with numerous awards, including the Swiss Wilhelm Tell Award and the Platinum Medal of the French Arts-Science-Letters Academy in 2024.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Casino Bern
Tickets: CHF 20 | www.eventfrog.ch
This event offers a unique opportunity to experience an evening of classical music that celebrates Lithuania’s cultural heritage and the artistic legacy of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis.
