Lithuanian concert to feature singer-songwriter and historical rock opera

Lithuanian audiences are set for a distinctive musical evening as singer-songwriter Kazimieras Likša prepares to take the stage, followed by a dramatic rock opera.

Likša, known for his personal and introspective songwriting, will open the event with songs he describes as a "diary of all my experiences." His music delves into relationships, personal quests, and inner human experiences. He has been active in the Lithuanian music scene for over fifteen years, previously fronting the band "Karma" before embarking on a solo career.

As the evening progresses, the atmosphere will shift dramatically with the rock opera "Karalių kraujas" (King's Blood). Inspired by Juozas Grušas's drama "Barbora Radvilaitė," the opera reimagines the centuries-old love story of Žygimantas Augustas and Barbora Radvilaitė, set against a backdrop of power, intrigue, and duty. The production merges the powerful vocals of opera singers with the robust rock sound of the band "Thundertale."

The opera's creators have constructed the narrative as a synthesis of past and present, placing the historical drama against the backdrop of a modern, pulsating world. The music and lyrics are by Laurynas Baškys, leader of "Thundertale," with direction by Tomas Erbrėderis and script by Aistė Nomeikaitė. The core conflict of the opera explores the tension between personal choice and external pressures, as love clashes with power and individual decisions with duty.

This unique concert promises a journey through different epochs, scales, and musical languages within a single evening, united by the universal themes of emotions, choices, and their consequences.