Music for Vilnius | MICHAEL GORDON | World Premiere

MUSIC FOR VILNIUS | MICHAEL GORDON (U.S.)

World premiere of the composition „Resonance“ for 9 trombones, created for the courtyard of the former Jewish Council in Vilnius Ghetto.

One of the most renowned composers in the world, American minimalist Michael Gordon, has a connection to Vilnius through his family history. With his new piece, the composer aims to shed light on the rich Jewish cultural heritage in Vilnius. Michael Gordon has selected the inner courtyard of the Vilnius Theater “Lėlė” as the venue, a space that encapsulates both the radiant and poignant memories of Jewish history: from the activities of the culturally enriching gymnasium to the poignant stories of the Vilnius Ghetto. In his customary manner, Gordon will take the audience on a contemplative musical journey. His composition, “Resonance,” written for nine trombones, fills the unique acoustic space with sculptural sounds that blend harmoniously with the “Flame of Hope” sculpture, created in 2000 within the courtyard as a tribute to Holocaust victims.

The concert program will not only feature a world premiere but also other works by Michael Gordon. The composer himself will be present at the concert, warmly greeting the audience during the event.

PROGRAM

• „Resonance“ devyniems trombonams (pasaulinė pemjera)
• „Tree-oh“ trims smuikams (2011)
• „Industry“ violončelei ir elektronikai (1992)

PERFORMED BY:

„LENsemble Vilnius“

Artistic director and conductor – Vykintas Baltakas

Albinas Gražulis (trombone), Remigijus Gumuliauskas (trombone), Adrijus Alminas (trombone), Jovaras Šiekštelė (trombone), Gabrielius Songaila (trombone), Kamilė Makarevičiutė (trombone), Rimantas Jagminas (trombone), Yiannis Bontis (trombone), Marius Balčytis (trombone), Viktor Rekalo (violoncello), Ingrida Rupaitė (violin), Rakelė Chijenaitė (violin), Toma Bandzaitytė-Puplauskė (violin)

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MUSIC FOR VILNIUS

World-Famous Composers' Music for Selected Vilnius Locations

Seven world-famous composers from diverse countries and cultures, renowned for their performances on prestigious concert stages and at international festivals from New York to Tokyo, will honor Vilnius by offering their exclusive musical gifts in celebration of the city's 700th anniversary. Each composer is creating a new music piece dedicated to a selected location in the city, which will be publicly presented during the cycle of world premieres from May to July. Accompanying the premieres are portrait concerts and other events.

Composing for Vilnius

TOSHIO HOSOKAWA (JAPAN)
Vilnius University | May 6-7
HEINER GOEBBELS (GERMANY)
Church of Saint Virgin Mary of Consolation | May 10-14
IVAN FEDELE (ITALY)
Kazys Varnelis House-Museum | May 25-27
ANNA KORSUN (UKRAINE / GERMANY)
The Chapel-Columbarium of the Memorial Complex of Tuskulėnai Peace Park | June 3-4
AGATA ZUBEL (POLAND)
Gediminas Castle Tower & K29 Business Center | June 17-18
BEAT FURRER (AUSTRIA)
Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania | June 30 – July 1
MICHAEL GORDON (USA)
Courtyard of the former building of the Jewish Council in the Vilnius Ghetto | July 5-6

Head of the project – Matas Drukteinis
Music director – Vykintas Baltakas

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For more: https://www.musicforvilnius.com 
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Organisers:
„Meno genas“ | LENsemble Vilnius

Supported by:
Vilnius City | Office of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania | Lithuanian Council for Culture

Main partners:
Lithuanian Composers Union | Vilnius Town Hall

Location parners:
Vilnius University | Church of Saint Virgin Mary of Consolation | Police Department | Kazys Varnelis House-Museum | Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania | Gediminas Castle Tower | K29 business centre | Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania | Vilnius theatre „Lėlė“

Main media partner: LRT PLIUS

Hotel: „Artagonist“

Water: „Druskininkų Hermis“

Info partners:
„JCDecaux Lithuania“ | „Media Traffic“

Partners:
„LTG Link“ | „Rotaract“ | Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre

Tickets: Kakava.lt