Published: 20251103
Photographer:
Marija Frolova and Vytautas Abramauskas
October saw the closing of the 35th Banchetto Musicale early music festival. Four festival events took place at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, bringing together the most renowned early music performers from different European countries:
- "The World of Arcangelo Corelli: Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Basso Continuo" – Teodoro Baù (viola da gamba, Italy, Switzerland) and Andrea Buccarella (harpsichord, Italy, Switzerland);
- Baltic Stage: Cuori e ponti – When Hearts Meet, Bridges Are Built – Rūta Vox (vocals, Lithuania) and Francesco Addabbo (harpsichord, Italy);
- Ars Trobar Italica: The Legacy of Troubadours in Medieval Italy – ensemble Le Miroir de Musique (Switzerland): Miriam Trevisan (soprano), Jacob Lawrence (tenor, voice), Baptiste Romain (conductor, voice, bagpipes);
- Alla Napoletana: Soundscapes of Colorful Naples – ensemble L’Arpeggiata (European early music ensemble), Christina Pluhar (conductor, theorbo), Vincenzo Capezzuto (viola), Anna Dego (dance).
We would like to thank all the performers, partners, and listeners for these unforgettable moments! Here are some moments from the festival.