St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra
Art Director Donatas Katkus
Pianist Petras Geniušas is one of the most prominent, versatile and adventurous Lithuanian performers. Having mastered an extensive repertoire of classical, romantic and contemporary works, he frequently appears in recitals and concerts with Lithuanian symphony orchestras, and various chamber ensembles and musicians. This time he will perform together with St Christopher Chamber Orchestra that will be conducted by talents from Switzerland, students of famous conducting professor Johannes Schlaefli.
Well balanced program should attract attention of every music lover. Piano Concerto by Robert Schumann, Symphony Eroica by Ludwig van Beethoven and Overture from “La clemenza di Tito” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – are all music pieces of classical gold collection.
This concert is a closing event of the International Conducting Master Classes, organised together with the Zurich University of the Arts, St Christopher Chamber Orchestra, and Lithuanian Council for Culture.
Duration of the concert: 2 hours
Programme:
W. A. Mozart, Overture from the opera "The Clemency of Titus"
L. van Beethoven, Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, "Heroine"
I. Allegro con brio
II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai
III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace – Trio
IV. Finale. Allegro molto
R. Schumann. Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
I. Allegro affettuoso
II. Intermezzo
III. Allegro vivace
Tickets are available on bilietai.lt and in the museum ticket office.
Organizers:
The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra
Zurich University of the Arts
The main sponsors:
Lithuanian Culture Council
Lithuanian Ministry of Culture
