Francesco Tristano: Let's return the piano to the future at Vilnius Festival
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- Pianist and composer Francesco Tristano will perform at the closing concert of the 30th Vilnius Festival.
- The concert, titled "All Roads Lead to Vilnius," will feature prominent Lithuanian and international musicians.
- The event aims to bring the piano into the future, showcasing a blend of orchestral and chamber ensembles with soloists.
Luxembourgish pianist and composer Francesco Tristano is set to headline the closing concert of the 30th Vilnius Festival. Titled "All Roads Lead to Vilnius," the event on June 25 promises a grand finale, uniting impressive Lithuanian and international musical forces. Tristano's participation aligns with the festival's forward-looking theme, aiming to "return the piano to where it belongs โ the future." The concert stage will host a remarkable collaboration, featuring the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, the NIKO ensemble, and the "Jauna muzika" choir. Tristano will share the stage with the charismatic Gediminas Gelgotas, who will conduct and also present his own compositions. This convergence of talent aims to deliver a memorable conclusion to the festival, highlighting both established and contemporary musical expressions.
let's return the piano to where it belongs โ the future
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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