Islands ø Music Autumn 2024

Using the example of the Curonian Spit, “Islands” explore themes of sustainability, environmental protection and the future of humanity. 

This dance and live music performative installation is a tribute to the history of Neringa, the present and the worrying future. Originally premiered in the Nida lighthouse, now in absolute different place “Islands” invites you to immerse yourself in the space of minimalistic music, movement, lights and colorful costumes. Entering the space involves a feeling of gradual blow of sand – as if you were inside an hourglass. The spectator is greeted by a storm that can be observed through a small crack, meditative music composed of sand and the cello. The music of the famous composer Žibuoklė Martinaitytė is composed of analogous sounds of sand and cello and fills the whole surrounding with multichannel sound. 

Figures reminiscent of people meet on stairs, but their identities seem to be erased, and their bodies are gradually washed away by the sand. While the stairs lead up, feeling says being drifted by sand is inevitable. In this way, the installation lures into a dreamy and poetic state, in which the legends and history of Neringa seem to be repeated. Only now the island is being poured not by the giant Neringa, but by irresponsible tourists, drifted not by sand, but by trash.

Premiere: 2021

CREATIVE TEAM

Composer: Žibuoklė Martinaitytė
Choreographer: Agnija Šeiko
Scenographer: Sigita Šimkūnaitė
Costume Designer: Sandra Straukaitė
Light Designer: Julius Kuršis

Violončelininkas: Marius Sakavičius
Šokėjai: Oksana Griaznova, Marija Untulytė, Eivinas Dziena, Evelina Kholod

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Contemporary Lithuanian Music Festival
Music Autumn 2024
October 3–12, 2024 | Vilnius

GLOBAL ISSUES

As the world stands on the brink of the widespread dominance of artificial intelligence, which may reshape societal structures, with scientists warning that we are nearing the "red line" beyond which the damage to the climate will be irreversible, with the global population surpassing 8 billion, and the Doomsday Clock ticking closer to midnight, it is clear that global challenges could alter our future and everyday lives at any moment. This year's "Muzikos ruduo" festival, from an anthropological perspective, explores issues that are relevant to the entire world or specific regions. How do we see, respond to, and understand these threats and the future of humanity? And why, despite being aware of the magnitude of these dangers, are we unable to unite to save the world?

Organized by: "Music Autumn"

Funded by: Lithuanian Council for Culture

Strategic Partner: Lithuanian Composers' Union

Media Partner: LRT

Partners:
Energy and Technology Museum, Sapieha Palace, Culture Agency "Art Gene," Lithuanian Music Information Center, "Between Silence" Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre

Tickets available at: Kakava.lt

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Šeiko Dance Company

Šeiko Dance Company is an independent team of artists, established in Klaipėda in 2012. The contemporary dance we create takes many unique forms. Company's strengths lie in openness to various art forms and a desire to share the benefits of dance with the local community. Their performances are notable for their interdisciplinarity, minimalist aesthetics, connection to music, unexpected spaces and community involvement. A permanent troupe of 8 dancers is led by artistic director Agnija Šeiko and producer Goda Giedraitytė. The focal point of their work includes dance and music performances, productions for children and site-specific performances. The company annually receives national nominations and awards and participates in festivals and on theatre stages in Europe, Israel, China, the USA and other countries.