After triumph – Martynas Kavaliauskas and Kaunas "Rubininis" choir's surprise
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Kaunas "Rubininis" choir and its leader Martynas Kavaliauskas received prestigious awards from the Kaunas municipality.
- To express gratitude, the choir will perform a free thank-you concert for the city's residents and guests during Kaunas's birthday celebration.
- The concert will feature songs from Kavaliauskas's new album and highlights from the choir's "Great Choir Battle" project.
Kaunas has honored its own, recognizing the exceptional talent and dedication of the "Rubininis" choir and its esteemed leader, Martynas Kavaliauskas. The Kaunas municipality recently bestowed the "Freedom Warrior" statuette upon the choir, while Kavaliauskas himself received the Santaka Honorary Sign, and the creative team was awarded the Kaunas City Mayor Jonas Vileišis Medals. These accolades celebrate their high professional mastery, their significant victory, and their role in bringing renown to Kaunas across Lithuania. This recognition is not merely symbolic; it represents a deep appreciation for the artistic contributions that enrich our city's cultural landscape. In response to this profound honor, the choir and Kavaliauskas are preparing a special gift for the citizens of Kaunas: a free thank-you concert. This event, scheduled for Sunday evening during the Kaunas's birthday festivities, promises to be an unforgettable experience. The stage at Didžioji Santaka will transform into a vibrant space of music and emotion, featuring pieces from Kavaliauskas's latest album, "33," alongside the choir's most memorable performances from the "Great Choir Battle" project. Kavaliauskas expressed his heartfelt gratitude, stating, "When you receive such an award from the city, you realize that it was all for a reason. You want to share this joy with people live, on stage." He further emphasized the personal significance of the concert, noting his special connection with Kaunas and the desire for music to unite people, especially after these significant achievements. This concert is more than just a performance; it's a testament to the symbiotic relationship between the artists and their city, a celebration of shared pride and artistic excellence that defines Kaunas.
When you receive such an award from the city, you realize that it was all for a reason. You want to share this joy with people live, on stage.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.