Eglė and Žilvinas

Programme:
Works by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis

There are fairy tales we have known since childhood. It seems we know them by heart, yet each time they can sound a little different. We invite families on a lyrical musical journey through the worlds of Eglė and Žilvinas. One belongs to the land, the other to the water. One is familiar and close to us, the other mysterious and undiscovered.

Today, the story of Eglė and Žilvinas will unfold through music and dance. The works of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis will be performed live by the Čiurlionis Quartet, offering yet another opportunity to experience how the forest, the sea, and the world in which we experience longing, peace, or anxiety sound. Two young dancers – Lėja Povilaitytė and Deivydas Strazdas Gudaitis – will tell the story in a movement of the meeting of two worlds. Their different dance styles will come together just as Eglė and Žilvinas meet in the tale.

This musical afternoon marks the launch of the book Eglė and Žilvinas, published by Muzikija and illustrated by Gabriel Pacheco.

Partners: “Muzikija” publishing house, “Strazdanėlės” Innovative Creative Education Preschool  ,“Strazdas” primary school