Concert "Viva Christmas!"

Artistic director and conductor Vilija Mažintaitė

 

The programme includes works and Christmas carols by Irving Berlin, Edward Henderson, Steven Griffin, Juozas Naujalis and Vilija Mažintaitė.

 

Imagine a festive time that does not rush, as we are used to, but flows slowly... The scent of apple pie and cinnamon tea, bringing families together around the table on Christmas Eve, the joyful ringing of Vilnius church bells on Christmas morning, and before the New Year’s Eve, inviting Vilnius residents and guests of the city to one of the most beautiful places in the capital - the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, so that we can spend time together in the magic of winter and music with everyone we missed.

 

Recognized as one of the best female choirs in Lithuania, the collective “VIVA” invites you to immerse yourself in a unique experience - “VIVA Christmas” concert, where you will hear both the most popular Christmas songs from various countries, as well as works written especially for the choir by its director, composer Vilija Mažintaitė.

 

Choir “VIVA” is a unique choir of women from diverse professional backgrounds who share a deep belief in the power of music. The choir has earned numerous awards both in Lithuania and abroad, including: a gold medal at the World Choir Games in Latvia (2014); a gold medal at the International Pau Casals Choir Competition “Cançó Mediterrània” in Spain (2016); the title of Best Women’s Choir at the Lithuanian Adult Choir Competition (2017); 1st place at the 21st International Stasys Šimkus Choir Competition in Lithuania (2018); Gold Cup at the 18th International Feliks Nowowiejski Choral Music Competition in Poland (2019); and the Grand Prix at the Lithuanian Adult Choir Competition (2023).

Tickets can be purchased at the box offices of Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania and “Bilietai LT”, online www.bilietai.lt (service fees apply). Discounts for children, students, seniors and people with disabilities apply (the number of discounted tickets is limited).

 

The concert will take place in the Great Renaissance Hall of the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. Latecomers will not be admitted. No intermission.

 

Families are welcome to attend the concert with children of school age and older. Our youngest visitors, together with their families, are invited to take part in the educational activities at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania.

 

The event will be photographed.