Kino koncertas „Vilniaus Pokeris“

On January 28, 6:28 p.m., in Vilnius Cinema Cluster (Meistrų gatvė 12C), lovers of cinema, literature and music are invited to a cinema-concert "Vilniaus Pokeris". During it, Vilnius jazz orchestra "Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble" will perform original compositions by Kipras Mašanauskas and Jievaras Jasinskis, moreover, "Vilniaus Pokeris" movie trailer shot in November will be presented, and the event space will reveal behind the scenes movie site environment. A memorable surprise awaits the audience.

The year 2023 began with the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of Vilnius. Director D. Ulvydas idea to remind Lithuania about R. Gavelis novel "Vilniaus Pokeris" matured for 6 years. In November 2022, D. Ulvydas invited Vilnius residents and city guests to a filming session at a cinema site. The dome of Lukiškės 2.0 prison could not accommodate everyone, but the director promised to repeat this movie-concert concept and give an opportunity to those who want to be part of a truly unique event. On the occasion of Vilnius' birthday, viewers, listeners and readers will be able to see scenes of the newly shot movie trailer and enjoy a live movie-concert. During it, as many as 22 performers will be on stage, and the vocal duet of singer Kotryna Juodzevičiūtė and actor Andriaus Paulavičius will surprise you with sensitivity, courage, eccentricity and a modern interpretation of "Vilnius Poker" novel.

Vilnius 700 years young and young "Vilniauss Pokeris" are waiting for everyone who registers for a free movie-concert.

It is not necessary to print an electronic event ticket.

"The project/event/initiative is part of the Vilnius 700th anniversary program. Learn more at www.700vilnius.lt."

Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble – profesionalių džiazo atlikėjų orkestras, vadovaujamas lietuvių kompozitoriaus Jievaro Jasinskio. Ansamblis 2022 metais išleido debiutinį albumą „American Stories“. Originalias kompozicijas ansambliui sukūrė Jievaras Jasinskis ir Liutauras Janušaitis. Šiuo metu įrašinėjamas antrasis kolektyvo albumas „Deadly dance“, kuris pasirodys 2023 m. Antrojo albumo kompozitoriai – Jievaras Jasinskis, Dorotėja Būdaitė ir Liutauras Janušaitis.

2022 metais Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble tapo režisieriaus D. Ulvydo kino koncerto atlikėjais ir R. Gavelio knygos motyvais statomo filmo „Vilniaus Pokeris“ muzikais. Ansamblis tapo Vilniaus 700 gimtadienio vėliavnešiais ir kartu su Vilniaus miesto savivaldybe dovanojo Vilniaus miestui nepamirštamą gyvos muzikos šventę.